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1945 January 03

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 112

• +/- VP today: -14

• IJN carriers and battleships are 1 and 2 hexes NE of Palembang.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Dueling bombardments!

000002 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-03 Palembang 48,91

Night Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Naka
DD Yudachi
DD Murasame
DD Shigure

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Kuma firing at 44th Indian Brigade
E13A1 Jake acting as spotter for CL Naka
CL Naka firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Yudachi firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Murasame firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shigure firing at 44th Indian Brigade


000003 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-03 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CL Achilles
CL Leander

Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Manpower hits 1
Fires 145
Runway hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

CA Canberra firing at 13th Division
CL Achilles firing at 13th Division
CL Leander firing at Soerabaja


000005 ASW attack 1945-01-03 54,81 Terempa

ASW attack near Terempa at 54,81

Japanese Ships
PB Nichi Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Taurus

SS Taurus is sighted by escort
Taurus bottoming out ....
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000049 Ground combat 1945-01-03 Soerabaja 56,104

Ground combat at Soerabaja (56,104)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 789 troops, 73 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 310

Defending force 21109 troops, 168 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 420

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 14 (6 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Assaulting units:
19th Australian Brigade
503rd Parachute Regiment
1st Aus Para Battalion
708th Amphib Tank Battalion
14th Australian Brigade
148th Field Artillery Battalion
Aus II Corps
260th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
2nd RAA Jungle Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
4th Tank Regiment
13th Division
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF
207th Ship Eng Coy
6th Fleet
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
56th JNAF AF Unit
8th Fleet
13th Air Flotilla
307th Ship Eng Coy
107th Ship Eng Coy
55th JNAF AF Unit
21st JAAF AF Bn

• Did not intend the troops at Soerabaja to bombard.


Philippines


China

• Working.

000001 ASW attack 1945-01-03 72,71 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 72,71

Japanese Ships
E Inagi
E Hato

Allied Ships
SS Burrfish

SS Burrfish is located by E Inagi
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 Sub attack 1945-01-03 72,71 Samah

Sub attack near Samah at 72,71

Japanese Ships
E Inagi
E Hato

Allied Ships
SS Blueback

SS Blueback launches 2 torpedoes at E Inagi
Blueback diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

• Gathering and loading for Daito Shoto continues.


Complete combat report attached.

your opponent still got a lot of trained pilots if the Franks trade 1:1 vs Mustangs

ORIGINAL: castor troy

your opponent still got a lot of trained pilots if the Franks trade 1:1 vs Mustangs

I'm sure he has tons.

What do you think about my configuration of 60 fighters (30 + 30) per fleet carrier?

Love this AAR - thanks witpqs

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: castor troy

your opponent still got a lot of trained pilots if the Franks trade 1:1 vs Mustangs

I'm sure he has tons.

What do you think about my configuration of 60 fighters (30 + 30) per fleet carrier?

fighters are the way to go IMO but if your deathstars stay too long within LBA range his LBA will wear you down over time even with 2000 carrier based fighters present if he doesn't send in all his bombers at once just to be shot down. Franks and even more so Ki-94 can easily deal with Hellcats given parity in pilot experience, even Georges and Sams can go up against Hellcats.

Have you met anything better than Franks yet?

Have you met anything better than Franks yet?

I don't think so, but the Ki-83 tore up the P-38J (~420 mph, the fastest P-38 model in Babes) that I swept with. The P-51D handles them fine.

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: castor troy

your opponent still got a lot of trained pilots if the Franks trade 1:1 vs Mustangs

I'm sure he has tons.

What do you think about my configuration of 60 fighters (30 + 30) per fleet carrier?

Note the air complement of the USN CVs arriving later in 1945. they come with 36 F6F, 36 F4U, 15 DB and 15 TB. They have the nice amount of 72 Fighters. I usually resize the TB unit to 12, keeps me away from the overload and since the CVs have 36 torpedos, there are enough for 3 full strikes.

ORIGINAL: Nomad

ORIGINAL: witpqs

ORIGINAL: castor troy

your opponent still got a lot of trained pilots if the Franks trade 1:1 vs Mustangs

I'm sure he has tons.

What do you think about my configuration of 60 fighters (30 + 30) per fleet carrier?

Note the air complement of the USN CVs arriving later in 1945. they come with 36 F6F, 36 F4U, 15 DB and 15 TB. They have the nice amount of 72 Fighters. I usually resize the TB unit to 12, keeps me away from the overload and since the CVs have 36 torpedos, there are enough for 3 full strikes.

I think I will adjust accordingly.

1945 January 04

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 127

• +/- VP today: +36

• Enemy carriers and battleships are at Singapore.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• We are hitting our own industry!

000001 ASW attack 1945-01-04 50,86 Tandjoengpinang

ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang at 50,86

Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba
DD Yugure

Allied Ships
SS Trident

SS Trident is located by DD Wakaba
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugure fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000002 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-04 Palembang 48,91

Night Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Yudachi
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Kuma firing at 44th Indian Brigade
CL Jintsu firing at 44th Indian Brigade
E13A1 Jake acting as spotter for CL Naka
CL Naka firing at 45th Indian Brigade
CL Sendai firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Yudachi firing at 45th Indian Brigade
DD Murasame firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shigure firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 45th Indian Brigade


000003 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-04 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CL St. Louis

Japanese ground losses:
308 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Heavy Industry hits 1
Oil hits 1
Manpower hits 1
Fires 137
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 6
Port hits 5

SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CL Nashville
CL Nashville firing at Soerabaja
CL St. Louis firing at 13th Division


000004 ASW attack 1945-01-04 50,86 Tandjoengpinang

ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang at 50,86

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Trident, hits 5

SS Trident is located by DD Hagikaze
Trident bottoming out ....
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 ASW attack 1945-01-04 49,85 Singapore

ASW attack near Singapore at 49,85

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 17

Allied Ships
SS Trident, hits 11, heavy damage

SS Trident is located by SC Ch 2
Trident bottoming out ....
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

Philippines


China

• Making progress toward Nanning.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia


Complete combat report attached.

ORIGINAL: witpqs

Have you met anything better than Franks yet?

I don't think so, but the Ki-83 tore up the P-38J (~420 mph, the fastest P-38 model in Babes) that I swept with. The P-51D handles them fine.

Oh, if he has the Ki-83 then I'm sure he won't be going for the Ki-94II at all. The Ki-83 is better on paper but the Ki-94 has the advantage of being a 1E fighter and you have the engine available in 42 already as it's needed for the Jill hence I always go for the Ki-94 and not the Ki-83. So if you aren't going to meet jetfighters in late 45 you're already facing his best IJAAF fighter! [:D]

Leaves the Shinden as best IJNAF CAP fighter to be met.

ORIGINAL: castor troy

ORIGINAL: witpqs

Have you met anything better than Franks yet?

I don't think so, but the Ki-83 tore up the P-38J (~420 mph, the fastest P-38 model in Babes) that I swept with. The P-51D handles them fine.

Oh, if he has the Ki-83 then I'm sure he won't be going for the Ki-94II at all. The Ki-83 is better on paper but the Ki-94 has the advantage of being a 1E fighter and you have the engine available in 42 already as it's needed for the Jill hence I always go for the Ki-94 and not the Ki-83. So if you aren't going to meet jetfighters in late 45 you're already facing his best IJAAF fighter! [:D]

Leaves the Shinden as best IJNAF CAP fighter to be met.

He's got a bunch of research working on Shinden.

1945 January 05

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Patani is occupied by the Allies



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 147

• +/- VP today: -15

• IJN heavy units are on the move, now about 7 hexes east of Singapore.

• There are some IJN battleships at Palembang. No fighter cover...


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Got one!

000001 ASW attack 1945-01-05 52,81 Kuantan

ASW attack near Kuantan at 52,81

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 17

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

SS Blackfish is sighted by escort
Blackfish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000002 ASW attack 1945-01-05 57,84 Groot Natoena

ASW attack near Groot Natoena at 57,84

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
CA Ashigara
CA Nachi
DD Shinonome
DD Kawakaze
DD Murakumo
DD Shirayuki

Allied Ships
SS Angler, hits 3

SS Angler is sighted by escort
DD Murakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirayuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murakumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Murakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000003 Sub attack 1945-01-05 57,84 Groot Natoena

Sub attack near Groot Natoena at 57,84

Japanese Ships
DD Wakazuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kumano
CL Oyodo
CLAA Yura
DD Fuyuzuki
DD Shimozuki

Allied Ships
SS Angler, hits 5

SS Angler launches 2 torpedoes at DD Wakazuki
Angler bottoming out ....
DD Fuyuzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

• The fleet carriers are moving to a position east of Palembang but it will likely take them 3 days to get there.


Philippines


China

• River crossing into Paoshan in 2 days.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• The last Imperial base on the Thai mainland, Patani, has capitulated to the Allies. A couple of islands remain in Japanese hands.

• In about 2 days (perhaps 3) we will start assaults on the enemy position in Quinhon.

• In about 3 days we will make the first assault on enemy positions in Saigon.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 06

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Allied forces CAPTURE Alor Star !!!



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 161

• +/- VP today: +48

• Enemy carriers and battleships are about 9 hexes S of Cam Ranh Bay.

• All three long hull Essex carriers are undergoing January '45 AA upgrades.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Ouch. Got one! Got one!

000001 Submarine attack 1945-01-06 51,84 Singapore

Submarine attack near Singapore at 51,84

Japanese Ships
E Etoforu, Shell hits 1
E Tsuga
SC Ch 7

Allied Ships
SS Templar, hits 12, on fire, heavy damage

SS Templar is sighted by escort
Templar bottoming out ....
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu attacking submerged sub ....
SS Templar forced to surface!
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Etoforu firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
E Etoforu firing on surfaced sub ....
E Tsuga firing on surfaced sub ....
SC Ch 7 firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves


000002 Sub attack 1945-01-06 52,81 Kuantan

Sub attack near Kuantan at 52,81

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 17
SC Ch 2

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

Captain of SS Blackfish elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000003 ASW attack 1945-01-06 55,79 Kuantan

ASW attack near Kuantan at 55,79

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #2
PB Takuna Maru #7

Allied Ships
SS Growler

SS Growler is located by PB Kyo Maru #2
Growler bottoming out ....
PB Takuna Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 Submarine attack 1945-01-06 56,84 Terempa

Submarine attack near Terempa at 56,84

Japanese Ships
DD Wakazuki, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Taurus

DD Wakazuki is sighted by SS Taurus
SS Taurus launches 4 torpedoes


000005 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-06 Palembang 48,91

Night Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Yudachi
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Kuma firing at 134th Medium Regiment
CL Jintsu firing at 44th Indian Brigade
E13A1 Jake acting as spotter for CL Naka
CL Naka firing at 45th Indian Brigade
CL Sendai firing at 45th Indian Brigade
DD Yudachi firing at 134th Medium Regiment
DD Murasame firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shigure firing at 45th Indian Brigade
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 44th Indian Brigade


000006 ASW attack 1945-01-06 54,84 Terempa

ASW attack near Terempa at 54,84

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Nichi Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Tudor, hits 3

SS Tudor is located by PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000007 Sub attack 1945-01-06 63,81 Miri

Sub attack near Miri at 63,81

Japanese Ships
TK Gen'yo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Asashio Maru
TK Chiyoda Maru
TK Kenwa Maru
TK Toa Maru
TK Kaizyo Maru
E Sagi
E Otori

Allied Ships
SS Whale, hits 2

SS Whale launches 2 torpedoes at TK Gen'yo Maru
Whale diving deep ....
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi attacking submerged sub ....
E Otori fails to find sub and abandons search
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi attacking submerged sub ....
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000008 Sub attack 1945-01-06 63,81 Miri

Sub attack near Miri at 63,81

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Arashio

Allied Ships
SS Whale

SS Whale launches 2 torpedoes at DD Yukikaze
Whale diving deep ....
DD Arashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Arashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Arashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000056 ASW attack 1945-01-06 56,84 Terempa

ASW attack near Terempa at 56,84

Japanese Ships
E Tsuga
E Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Taurus

SS Taurus is located by E Tsuga
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000057 Naval bombardment 1945-01-06 Palembang 48,91

Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Yudachi
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Kuma firing at 44th Indian Brigade
CL Jintsu firing at 134th Medium Regiment
CL Naka firing at 45th Indian Brigade
CL Sendai firing at 45th Indian Brigade
DD Yudachi firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Murasame firing at 134th Medium Regiment
DD Shigure firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 44th Indian Brigade


000058 ASW attack 1945-01-06 56,84 Terempa

ASW attack near Terempa at 56,84

Japanese Ships
E Tsuga
SC Ch 7
E Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Taurus, hits 3

SS Taurus is located by E Tsuga
Taurus bottoming out ....
E Etoforu attacking submerged sub ....
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000059 Ground combat 1945-01-06 Alor Star 49,73

Ground combat at Alor Star (49,73)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 17613 troops, 266 guns, 152 vehicles, Assault Value = 562

Defending force 2752 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Allied adjusted assault: 462

Japanese adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Alor Star !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1000 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 36 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (5 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2nd British Division
48th Gurkha Brigade
3rd (Special Force) Division

Defending units:
5th INA Regiment
8th Base Force
59th JNAF AF Unit

• As it is directly on a rail line, we will get Alor Star built up to replace Victoria Point as soon as possible.

• The first of the divisions to supplement forces at Soerabaja is loaded and on the way.

• The fleet carriers are making their way through the Java Sea.


Philippines


China

• River crossing into Paoshan tomorrow.

• We will have troops in Nanning, from the same side of the river, tomorrow.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• Assault on the defenses of Quinhon tomorrow.

• In 2 days the first assault on enemy positions in Saigon. We have a Bde and a tank Rgt which will shock attack across the river in two places while all other units support with a deliberate attack.

• We now have an infantry Bde in Cam Ranh Bay and a tank Rgt will join them tomorrow.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

• Loading of units for Daito Shoto is proceeding feverishly. In some cases additional supply had to be moved, as at Sarmi where the last big batch of troops will soon load.


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 07

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Port Dickson is occupied by the Allies



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 170

• +/- VP today: -14

• Enemy carriers and battleships are 6 hexes SSE of Cam Ranh Bay.

• When a replenishment group with AE filled with supply moved in hex with the CVE, the CVE all replenished their AA and other ammo.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Unless the enemy carriers come back to contest sea control, that will be the last Imperial bombardment of Palembang.

000002 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-07 Palembang 48,91

Night Naval bombardment of Palembang at 48,91

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Jintsu
CL Naka
CL Sendai
DD Yudachi
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

CL Kuma firing at 45th Indian Brigade
CL Jintsu firing at 134th Medium Regiment
E13A1 Jake acting as spotter for CL Naka
CL Naka firing at 45th Indian Brigade
CL Sendai firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Yudachi firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Murasame firing at 45th Indian Brigade
DD Shigure firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 45th Indian Brigade


000003 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-07 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
CL Sumatra

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Refinery hits 1
Manpower hits 1
Light Industry hits 1
Oil hits 1
Fires 63
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 10

CL Tromp firing at Soerabaja
CL Sumatra firing at Soerabaja

• I about 4 days the division will be in Palembang. With IJN bombardments contested, there should be no difficulty expelling the Imperials.

• With carriers in support, troops are being lifted into Pontianak to march on Singkawang.


Philippines

• Our forces are marching across Mindanao.


China

• We have a unit in Paoshan. It crossed the river without a shock attack, which I think means the defending unit has no AV. Attack tomorrow.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• Ouch; a good start at Quinhon.

000001 Sub attack 1945-01-07 70,75 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 70,75

Japanese Ships
E Hato

Allied Ships
SS Charr, hits 6, heavy damage

SS Charr launches 4 torpedoes at E Hato
Charr diving deep ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato attacking submerged sub ....
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hato fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000054 Ground combat 1945-01-07 Quinhon 65,69

Ground combat at Quinhon (65,69)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20702 troops, 340 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 818

Defending force 4583 troops, 34 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 137

Allied adjusted assault: 549

Japanese adjusted defense: 595

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1007 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 6 disabled

Allied ground losses:
177 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
475th USA Regiment
17th Australian Brigade
21st Australian Brigade
111th LRP Brigade
44th (Support) Battalion
50th Indian Para Brigade
150th RAC Regiment
14th Air Landing Brigade

Defending units:
37th/A Division
4th JNAF Coy

• The troops at Quinhon will recover and resupply.

• First assault at Saigon tomorrow.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

• Loading for Daito Shoto continues.


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 08

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 179

• +/- VP today: +12

• Enemy fleet probably about 7 hexes SE of Quinhon.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Hitting a coastal minesweeper with a torpedo was good shooting and bad judgement.

000003 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-08 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CL Achilles
CL Leander

Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Fires 22
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1

CA Canberra firing at Soerabaja
CL Achilles firing at 13th Division
CL Leander firing at Soerabaja


000027 Morning Air attack 1945-01-08 48,91 Palembang

Morning Air attack on TF, near Palembang at 48,91

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 50 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMc Mogami Maru #7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.

Philippines


China

• Only the smaller unit, soon withdrawing out of theater and with outdated units made the attack.

000046 Ground combat 1945-01-08 Paoshan 65,45

Ground combat at Paoshan (65,45)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3537 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 418

Defending force 465 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 152

Japanese adjusted defense: 37

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
7th New Chinese Corps
93rd Chinese Division

Defending units:
3rd Mortar Battalion

• The infantry is beginning to move across the river on Nanning. The armor will begin moving tomorrow. Artillery and AA will wait and cross the river after the assault. We have one division and one brigade on the city perimeter from the NW and they will attack in unison with the river crossing.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• First attack at Saigon smarts, but we suffer almost all disabled squads. The tanks made it across the river without casualty.

000001 ASW attack 1945-01-08 65,77 Cam Ranh Bay

ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,77

Japanese Ships
DD Akizuki
CA Kumano
CL Oyodo
CLAA Yura
DD Fuyuzuki
DD Shimozuki

Allied Ships
SS Flasher

SS Flasher launches 2 torpedoes at DD Akizuki
Flasher diving deep ....
DD Fuyuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fuyuzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shimozuki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000002 ASW attack 1945-01-08 71,73 Cam Ranh Bay

ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 71,73

Japanese Ships
E Hayabusa

Allied Ships
SS Brill, hits 9

SS Brill is located by E Hayabusa
E Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hayabusa attacking submerged sub ....
E Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 Sub attack 1945-01-08 68,75 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 68,75

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS Spikefish

SS Spikefish launches 2 torpedoes at DD Isokaze
Spikefish diving deep ....
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000045 Ground combat 1945-01-08 Saigon 60,71

Ground combat at Saigon (60,71)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 54564 troops, 493 guns, 232 vehicles, Assault Value = 2068

Defending force 36357 troops, 275 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 812

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 1135

Japanese adjusted defense: 1623

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
1838 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 31 (1 destroyed, 30 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1928 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 384 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 24 disabled

Assaulting units:
23rd LRP Brigade
16th Indian Brigade
6th New Chinese/B Corps
16th LRP Brigade
39th Indian Division
22nd (East African) Brigade
25th Australian Brigade
Gardner's Horse Regiment
3rd Commando Brigade
6th New Chinese/A Corps
6th New Chinese/C Corps

Defending units:
41st Division
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
2nd Guards Division
Cape St.Jaques Fortress
51st Field AA Battalion
43rd Const Co
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
56th Engineer Regiment
55th Air Division
26th Air Flotilla
30th JNAF AF Unit
38th Army
33rd Army
90th JAAF AF Bn

• Recovery for the troops at Saigon.

• Assault tomorrow at Quinhon.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 08

Sweeps of Singapore were bloody. Three squadrons of P-51B and one squadron of P-47D25 made the incursions.

1945 January 09

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Malacca is occupied by the Allies
Allied forces CAPTURE Paoshan !!!



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,684

• B29's reporting ready: 188

• +/- VP today: +46

• Enemy carriers, battleships, and tankers 6 hexes SE of Hong Kong.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Alor Star now has AA assets in place in addition to local fighter cover.


Philippines


China

• The KB sure is a great ASW escort.

000002 ASW attack 1945-01-09 73,70 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 73,70

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS Burrfish

SS Burrfish launches 2 torpedoes at DD Yukikaze
Burrfish bottoming out ....
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isokaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000003 ASW attack 1945-01-09 74,68 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 74,68

Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo
CLAA Yura
DD Shimozuki
DD Akizuki
DD Fuyuzuki

Allied Ships
SS Tang, hits 4

SS Tang is sighted by escort
DD Fuyuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fuyuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fuyuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fuyuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Fuyuzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Fuyuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Fuyuzuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Fuyuzuki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 ASW attack 1945-01-09 74,68 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 74,68

Japanese Ships
DD Fuyuzuki
CLAA Yura
DD Shimozuki
DD Akizuki

Allied Ships
SS Tang

SS Tang launches 2 torpedoes at DD Fuyuzuki
Tang diving deep ....
DD Akizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akizuki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


000059 Ground combat 1945-01-09 Paoshan 65,45

Ground combat at Paoshan (65,45)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10203 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 662

Defending force 449 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 189

Japanese adjusted defense: 16

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Paoshan !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (5 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
36th Chinese Division
7th New Chinese Corps
93rd Chinese Division

Defending units:
3rd Mortar Battalion

• Two days to cross the river into Nanning.

• We have a division moving on Pakhoi. The USA Provisional Tank Bde, with its M3 Stuarts, will cover the division's flank.

• Movement beyond Paoshan begins at once.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• Increased progress at Quinhon.

000058 Ground combat 1945-01-09 Quinhon 65,69

Ground combat at Quinhon (65,69)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20632 troops, 340 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 809

Defending force 3837 troops, 34 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 93

Allied adjusted assault: 500

Japanese adjusted defense: 135

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
828 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
321 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Assaulting units:
21st Australian Brigade
17th Australian Brigade
111th LRP Brigade
44th (Support) Battalion
50th Indian Para Brigade
150th RAC Regiment
475th USA Regiment
14th Air Landing Brigade

Defending units:
37th/A Division
4th JNAF Coy

• The assault at Quinhon will continue but we are short of supply there and I'm not sure if it will affect things.

• More recovery time is needed for the units which crossed the river into Saigon.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

• Nighttime stuff.

000001 Night Air attack 1945-01-09 111,74 Chichi-jima

Night Air attack on TF, near Chichi-jima at 111,74

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 5

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 14
F6F-3N Hellcat x 6
F6F-5N Hellcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 3 destroyed

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
DD Mullany

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M3 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
VMF(N)-533 with F6F-3N Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VMF(N)-534 with F6F-3N Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VMF(N)-541 with F6F-3N Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
VMF(N)-542 with F6F-5N Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
15th FG/6th NFS with P-61A Black Widow (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
418th NFS with P-61A Black Widow (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
421st NFS with P-61A Black Widow (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

Some CAP have air radar
Banzai! - Katagi L. in a G3M3 Nell is willing to die for the Emperor

• I'm going to begin selecting and preparing units for Kochi (on Shikoku) and Kanoya (on Kyushu). Some of the islands near Kanoya will also be targets.

• 8 squadrons of P-51D will sweep Nagoya tomorrow.

• B-29 target is Nagoya, daylight, 10,000 ft.: Shinden; George; Manpower.

• I want to knock down Shinden research, there are no Frank factories at Nagoya, and I want to see how well a daylight Manpower strike works.


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 10

INVADED

INVESTED
Quinhon
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang

CHANGED OWNERSHIP
Allied forces CAPTURE Quinhon !!!



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,752

• B29's reporting ready: 178

• +/- VP today: +124

• Enemy carriers and battleships seen at Hong Kong.

• I emptied the P-51D pool without quite filling up the squadrons.

• J7W1 Shinden seen in combat!!!


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Keeping the pressure up while troops are transported.
[quote]
000001 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-10 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
CL Sumatra

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Tromp firing at 13th Division
CL Sumatra firing at 13th Division
[/quote]

• Units landed at Pontianak are moving out.

• Our first ground assault of the liberation of Malaya will occur NE of Taiping.


Philippines

• Operations outside of then into Cagayan will commence shortly.


China

• Recon by bombardment.
[quote]
000057 Ground combat 1945-01-10 Nanning 72,55

Ground combat at Nanning (72,55)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15354 troops, 240 guns, 145 vehicles, Assault Value = 603

Defending force 22119 troops, 181 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 640

Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
20th Indian Division
63rd Indian Brigade

Defending units:
22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
62nd Infantry Brigade
8th/A Division
28th RGC Temp. Division
8th Ind.Infantry Brigade
8th/B Division
8th/C Division
52nd Field Const Co
[/quote]

• Full assault to support the river crossing at Nanning tomorrow.

• Advancing through the mountains past Paoshan will take a long time.


India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina

• Quinhon falls.
[quote]
000056 Ground combat 1945-01-10 Quinhon 65,69

Ground combat at Quinhon (65,69)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20388 troops, 339 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 780

Defending force 3172 troops, 34 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 32

Allied adjusted assault: 420

Japanese adjusted defense: 13

Allied assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Quinhon !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1255 casualties reported
Squads: 53 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 20 (20 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
475th USA Regiment
50th Indian Para Brigade
21st Australian Brigade
44th (Support) Battalion
111th LRP Brigade
150th RAC Regiment
17th Australian Brigade
14th Air Landing Brigade

Defending units:
37th/A Division
[/quote]

• I left room for 37th/A Division to retreat toward Soc Trang, so now I have to pursue them.

• More rest required for units in Saigon, but 2 more days at most, likely only 1 day.


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia

• Splendid sweeps!
[quote]
000002 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 11
J2M5 Jack x 23
J7W1 Shinden x 22
N1K5-J George x 40
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 46
Ki-83 x 45
Ki-84r Frank x 29
Ki-100-I Tony x 49
Ki-102b Randy x 27

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Sam: 1 destroyed
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 4 destroyed
Ki-83: 2 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed
Ki-100-I Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-102b Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(23 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(23 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 9 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30070.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (2 airborne, 22 on standby, 17 scrambling)
24 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 33600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (3 airborne, 20 on standby, 16 scrambling)
23 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (6 airborne, 22 on standby, 17 scrambling)
28 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 31900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes



000003 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 7
J2M5 Jack x 17
J7W1 Shinden x 19
N1K5-J George x 30
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 42
Ki-83 x 39
Ki-84r Frank x 23
Ki-100-I Tony x 47
Ki-102b Randy x 24

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-102b Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 40212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30070.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 17 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 40212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 16 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 36600.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 15 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 37212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 36212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes



000004 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 5
J2M5 Jack x 11
J7W1 Shinden x 12
N1K5-J George x 22
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 37
Ki-83 x 34
Ki-84r Frank x 16
Ki-100-I Tony x 42
Ki-102b Randy x 20

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Sam: 1 destroyed
J7W1 Shinden: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed
Ki-102b Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 33900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 31629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Raid is overhead
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 19 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 38212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 37212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 36212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead



000005 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 4
J2M5 Jack x 9
J7W1 Shinden x 6
N1K5-J George x 17
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 28
Ki-83 x 32
Ki-84r Frank x 10
Ki-100-I Tony x 31
Ki-102b Randy x 15

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 2 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-83: 1 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed
Ki-100-I Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (4 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 34880.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 36629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 37629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 38629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Raid is overhead
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 33910 and 34629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 33900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes



000006 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 40,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 4
J2M5 Jack x 5
J7W1 Shinden x 4
N1K5-J George x 11
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 22
Ki-83 x 29
Ki-84r Frank x 8
Ki-100-I Tony x 22
Ki-102b Randy x 10

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-83: 3 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed
Ki-100-I Tony: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 37000 feet *

CAP engaged:
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 34880.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 36629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 31900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 34629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 33900.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 32632.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 34880.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 37629.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes



000007 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 4
J2M5 Jack x 3
J7W1 Shinden x 3
N1K5-J George x 8
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 14
Ki-83 x 21
Ki-84r Frank x 7
Ki-100-I Tony x 14
Ki-102b Randy x 8

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M5 Jack: 1 destroyed
J7W1 Shinden: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-83: 1 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 3 destroyed
Ki-100-I Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 37000 feet *

CAP engaged:
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 32180 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Ryujo-1 with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 18620 and 38212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 25000 and 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 30819.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 32180.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 33000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 22000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes



000008 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 38,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 4
J2M5 Jack x 1
J7W1 Shinden x 1
N1K5-J George x 5
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 8
Ki-83 x 17
Ki-84r Frank x 3
Ki-100-I Tony x 7
Ki-102b Randy x 8

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Sam: 1 destroyed
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IV Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-83: 4 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed
Ki-100-I Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-102b Randy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 6 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 37000 feet

CAP engaged:
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
S-701 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 32180 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 18620 and 30070.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 39212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
Hiyo-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 21980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 19980 and 41000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 23000 and 40000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 38212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 33910.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Raid is overhead
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Yokosuka Ku S-2 with J2M5 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
S-304 Hikotai with J7W1 Shinden (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 34880.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes



000028 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 2
N1K5-J George x 3
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 2
Ki-83 x 9
Ki-84r Frank x 2
Ki-100-I Tony x 3
Ki-102b Randy x 4

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 36
B-29-25 Superfort x 41

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-25 Superfort: 5 damaged

Manpower hits 15
J7W1 Shinden factory hits 4
Fires 8073

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 32180.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 25980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 27690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 27980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes



000029 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 1
N1K5-J George x 3
Ki-43-IV Oscar x 1
Ki-83 x 8
Ki-84r Frank x 2
Ki-100-I Tony x 3
Ki-102b Randy x 3

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 33

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 5 damaged

N1K5-J George factory hits 3
Fires 10143

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Raid is overhead
Hiryu-1 with A7M2 Sam (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
S-402 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 25980.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
23rd Sentai with Ki-43-IV Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 33600.
Raid is overhead
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes



000030 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K5-J George x 2
Ki-83 x 2
Ki-84r Frank x 2
Ki-100-I Tony x 1
Ki-102b Randy x 2

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 14
B-29-25 Superfort x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K5-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 4 damaged
B-29-25 Superfort: 5 damaged

Manpower hits 10
N1K5-J George factory hits 1
Fires 12384

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
S-306 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 15940.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
901 Ku S-1 with N1K5-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes



000032 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-83 x 1
Ki-84r Frank x 2
Ki-100-I Tony x 1
Ki-102b Randy x 1

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Fires 6144

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
55th Sentai with Ki-100-I Tony (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 15940.
Raid is overhead
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 41212.
Raid is overhead
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes



000043 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-83 x 1
Ki-84r Frank x 2
Ki-102b Randy x 1

Allied aircraft
B-29-1 Superfort x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-1 Superfort: 2 damaged

Fires 6144

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-29-1 Superfort bombing from 10000 feet *
City Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
18th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 22372.
Raid is overhead
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes



000044 Morning Air attack 1945-01-10 Nagoya 111,60

Morning Air attack on Nagoya , at 111,60

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-83 x 1
Ki-84r Frank x 1
Ki-102b Randy x 1

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-83: 1 destroyed
Ki-102b Randy: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-51D Mustang sweeping at 37000 feet

CAP engaged:
51st Sentai with Ki-83 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
103rd Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
16th Sentai with Ki-102b Randy (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 30070.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
[/quote]

• Awesome sweeps with 7 out of 8 fighter squadrons going in before the bombers, resulting in very light casualties to the bombers.

• The bombers from Guam did not fly, presumably due to the weather at Guam (all squadrons with 0 Fatigue).

• The bombers and fighters will stand down.

• So much for preventing successful Shinden research. The most Shinden we saw at one time was 22.


Complete combat report attached.

1945 January 10

Air losses.

1945 January 11

INVADED

INVESTED
Saigon
Cam Ranh Bay
Soerabaja
Palembang
Nanning

CHANGED OWNERSHIP



Overall

• Strategic points: 8,804

• B29's reporting ready: 133

• +/- VP today: -14

• Enemy battleships at Hong Kong and others possibly moving east from there.


West Coast USA, Alaska, Hawaii


Pacific

• The USA 7th Infantry Division will begin assaults to clean out the enemy holdouts on Truk so that the division can then prepare for the Home Islands. Air group training will have to move to the DEI and the Philippines.


New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Britain


DEI, Dutch New Guinea, Borneo, Malaya

• Again.

000001 Night Naval bombardment 1945-01-11 Soerabaja 56,104

Night Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CL Achilles
CL Leander

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Heavy Industry hits 1
Manpower hits 1
Repair Shipyard hits 1
Fires 335
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

CA Canberra firing at Soerabaja
CL Achilles firing at 13th Division
CL Leander firing at 13th Division


000046 Ground combat 1945-01-11 50,74 Georgetown

Ground combat at 50,74 (near Georgetown)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13986 troops, 237 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 562

Defending force 2451 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

Allied adjusted assault: 353

Japanese adjusted defense: 25

Allied assault odds: 14 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
684 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 24 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (3 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2nd British Division
48th Gurkha Brigade
3rd (Special Force) Division

Defending units:
5th INA Regiment
8th Base Force
59th JNAF AF Unit

• Retreated into Georgetown as planned. The division will pursue while the brigade moves on Taiping to fortify that route against escape.

• A Bde should enter Kota Bharu in two days.

• In one or two days 18th British Division will enter Plembang.

• USMC 1st Marine Division is almost fully ashore at Probolinggo. The 2nd Division is a few days behind.


Philippines


China

• A hard crossing; 63rd Indian Brigade, which attacked in support, was mauled and will withdraw to recover.

000045 Ground combat 1945-01-11 Nanning 72,55

Ground combat at Nanning (72,55)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 34999 troops, 567 guns, 366 vehicles, Assault Value = 3148

Defending force 22340 troops, 181 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 651

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 530

Japanese adjusted defense: 1661

Allied assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
190 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Allied ground losses:
2889 casualties reported
Squads: 84 destroyed, 243 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 50 disabled
Guns lost 57 (22 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)

Assaulting units:
50th Tank Brigade
63rd Indian Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
20th Indian Division
18th Cavalry Regiment
19th Motorised Division
254th Armoured Brigade
3rd New Chinese Corps
5th Indian Division

Defending units:
8th/B Division
22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
62nd Infantry Brigade
28th RGC Temp. Division
8th Ind.Infantry Brigade
8th/A Division
8th/C Division
52nd Field Const Co

India, Burma, Thailand, Indochina


Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Russia


Complete combat report attached.