Red Storm rising.. Aztez (J) vs Ctangus (A) CHS 155

[aztez]

Mixed bag can be said about the latest turn. Some good news and some bad news... and some odd results naturally! [:)]
 

Game date is 14th of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Air to air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 31
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 28
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 149
Ki-51 Sonia x 46
Ki-48-I Lily x 27
Ki-48-II Lily x 57
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 3 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 36
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 194
 
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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 62
E13A1 Jake x 2
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
IL-2 Shturmovik: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
 
Runway hits 3
 
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Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 58
A6M3a Zero x 32
C5M Babs x 1
Ki-15 Babs x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-15 Babs: 1 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Heiho , at 66,25
 
 
Allied aircraft
LaGG-3 x 48
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
LaGG-3: 1 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
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Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 48
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 27
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 147
Ki-51 Sonia x 43
Ki-48-I Lily x 26
Ki-48-II Lily x 57
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 2 destroyed
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 246
 
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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 24
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 18
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 51
Ki-30 Ann x 60
 
Allied aircraft
I-16 Type 24 x 12
MiG-3 x 7
LaGG-3 x 20
Yak-1 x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 23 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-30 Ann: 8 destroyed, 8 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
LaGG-3: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21
E13A1 Jake x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
 
Ctangus decieded to withdraw his airforce out of Vladivostok! Which in hindsight was propably briliant idea for him and bad news for me! [:D]
 
The airstrike againts Blagovyeschensk was weird. We lost +40 aircraft and Russians did loose 1 aircraft! [8|] ...these things happen in Witp so not big deal... war will continue!
 
 
DEI
 
 
Air to Air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 46
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 64
Ki-21-II Sally x 4
Ki-49 Helen x 23
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
Kittyhawk I x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed, 26 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25
 
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Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 38
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Namlea , at 38,73
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 29
Ki-49 Helen x 18
Ki-48-II Lily x 40
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 23
 
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 58
Ki-21-II Sally x 15
Ki-49 Helen x 25
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-21-II Sally: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 4 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 49
 
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
Ki-21-II Sally x 19
Ki-49 Helen x 122
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 10 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed
Hudson I: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 61
 
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3a Zero x 6
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 7
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 4
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24D Liberator x 42
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 3 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Brewster 339D: 2 destroyed
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
 
 
The major allied airbase at Amboina was just about neutralized! That is good news from here.
 
The bad news is that those 4E monsters showed up up againts Kendari. Ctangus flew them out of Koepang.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
These air to air battles are taking its toll on my aircraft production but than again we are making progress. Vladivostok and Amboina neutralized.
 
Japanese Naval HQ is consdering its options. KB is in 85% battle readiness and ready to roll on.
 
Allied have moved 3 Chinese units into Kaigan so there is an assault brewing in China.

[aztez]

Yet again... sorry got back from work and forgot to take few screenshots! [:(]
 
This is an combat replay only because of this.
 
 
Game date is 16th of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Air to air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 24
B5N2 Kate x 15
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 24
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 55
Ki-48-I Lily x 24
Ki-15 Babs x 7
Ki-48-II Lily x 50
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Pe-2: 5 destroyed
LaGG-3: 1 destroyed
SB-2: 6 destroyed
IL-2 Shturmovik: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 42
 
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Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 24
B5N2 Kate x 12
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 21
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 36
Ki-48-I Lily x 23
Ki-15 Babs x 7
Ki-48-II Lily x 39
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-I Lily: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB-2: 5 destroyed
Pe-2: 9 destroyed
LaGG-3: 4 destroyed
IL-2 Shturmovik: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 42
 
 
Too bad... I was actually expecting better here. I did also launch sweep strikes but those were uncontested by the Russian airforce. The weird thing is that my recon planes faced an +40 fighters CAP! Go figure. [:D]
 
 
DEI
 
 
Air to air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
G4M1 Betty x 59
Ki-21-II Sally x 10
Ki-49 Helen x 20
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 4 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed
Hudson I: 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 44
 
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
Ki-21-II Sally x 15
Ki-49 Helen x 120
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
PBY Catalina: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 50
 
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 56
Ki-21-II Sally x 13
Ki-49 Helen x 30
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 20 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 56
 
 
Allied LBA bombers hit Japanese Invasion TF near Amboina
 
 
Day Air attack on TF at 42,75
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 33
Swordfish x 8
P-39D Airacobra x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
Swordfish: 3 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Hakuyo Maru
AP Sunten Maru, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Surabaya Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Rakuyo Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Kanko Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Awajisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AP La Plata Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Hikade Maru, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
578 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 41,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 28
Swordfish x 7
P-39D Airacobra x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
Swordfish: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Satsuma Maru
AP Fusemi Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Kashiwara Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Teikei Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Nekka Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Rakuyo Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Kanko Maru, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
312 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 41,76
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 29
Swordfish x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Santos Maru
AK Ganges Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Nichiro Maru
AP Arizona Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Kisogawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Hakuyo Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Yamakuni Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
 
 
Amboina closed down for business. Hmmm and Hmmm! I didn't realise Chuck had build up the Boela island. Nasty suprise which does not hinder my operations though. The invasion TF will arrive its target tomorrow.
 
I have moved up Betty's because I spotted some Allied surface vessels north of Port Moresby.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Allied 4E monsters continue to bomb our bases around the map.
 
The enemy units at Kaigan did not launch any strikes. Weird.. maybe they are short on supplies or Chuck is having 2nd thoughts.

[aztez]

Game date is 18th of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Air to air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 9
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 29
Ki-30 Ann x 27
Ki-51 Sonia x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 4 destroyed, 19 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 18 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38

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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 39

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
IL-2 Shturmovik: 3 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9

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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 75
A6M3a Zero x 38

Allied aircraft
I-16 Type 24 x 26
MiG-3 x 17
LaGG-3 x 34
Yak-1 x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 19 destroyed, 5 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 21 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
I-16 Type 24: 10 destroyed, 3 damaged
MiG-3: 10 destroyed
LaGG-3: 22 destroyed
Yak-1: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
D3A2 Val x 36
B5N2 Kate x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 71
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 148
Ki-51 Sonia x 35
Ki-48-I Lily x 24
Ki-15 Babs x 13
Ki-48-II Lily x 47

Allied aircraft
I-16 Type 24 x 20
MiG-3 x 10
LaGG-3 x 23
Yak-1 x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 7 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 13 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
I-16 Type 24: 22 destroyed
MiG-3: 11 destroyed
LaGG-3: 27 destroyed
Yak-1: 9 destroyed
R-12: 2 destroyed

Airbase hits 20
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 103


Ok. This was good. Basically Blagovyeschensk airfield wiped out and yet another bunch of Russian fighter pilots wiped out. I really do wonder how much of an airforce he has left in Russia.
 
 
DEI
 
 
Japanese LBA strikes
 
 
Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
Ki-49 Helen x 110

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 5 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 16

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Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
Ki-49 Helen x 110

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 4 destroyed

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 24

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Day Air attack on TF at 40,75

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
G4M1 Betty x 53

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Le Triomphant
CA Australia
CL Achilles
DD Lawrence
DD Arunta
CL Leander


Allied LBA and Surface Combat stikers
 
 
Day Air attack on TF, near Amboina at 40,74


Allied aircraft
Swordfish x 8
T.IVa x 5
P-39D Airacobra x 21
A-24 Dauntless x 24


Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Takachiho Maru
AP Josho Maru
AP Higashiyama Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AP Kitsurin Maru
AP Bokuyo Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Shohei Maru
AP Awajisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kasui Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on TF, near Amboina at 40,74


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 27
Swordfish x 8
T.IVa x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 19
A-24 Dauntless x 21
P-38F Lightning x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nissen Maru #3, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kisogawa Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kashiwara Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Terukuni Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Singapore Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Chihaya Maru
AP Yamura Maru
AP Toko Maru #2
AK Shohei Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Ozan Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
AP Teizui Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Sunten Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Sansei Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire

Japanese ground losses:
311 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Amboina at 40,74

Japanese Ships
MSW Hakata Maru #6,  on fire
MSW Kaiyo Maru #1, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Rikusen Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Rakuyo Maru
AP Takachiho Maru, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Yoshino Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AP Kitsurin Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Nekka Maru,  heavy damage
AP Harada Maru
AP Aki Maru
AP Awa Maru
AP Awajisan Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kirishima Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Nissen Maru
AP Teizui Maru,  on fire
AP Terukuni Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Yamura Maru
AP Akashisan Maru
AP Bokuyo Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Chihaya Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Daifuku Maru
AP Daigen Maru
AP Enju Maru
AP Fusemi Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Herbil Maru
AP Hakka Maru
AP Hakuyo Maru
AP Higashiyama Maru,  on fire
AP Josho Maru
AP Joban Maru
AP Kasui Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kiyosumi Maru
AP Konron Maru
AP Meizan Maru
AP Nichiran Maru
AP Nichiro Maru
AP Niitaka Maru
AP Ozan Maru,  on fire
AP Santos Maru
AP Sanura Maru,  on fire
AP Satsuma Maru
AP Teikei Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Toko Maru #2
AP Waura Maru
AP Yamakuni Maru
AP Arizona Maru
AK Mantai Maru
AK Singapore Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Ganges Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Heimei Maru
AK Fukko Maru
AK Indus Maru
AK Surabaya Maru
AK Nissen Maru #3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Sakae Maru
AK Sansei Maru,  on fire
AK Shohei Maru,  on fire

Allied Ships
CA Australia, Shell hits 1
CL Leander

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on TF at 39,75


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Swordfish x 8
P-39D Airacobra x 15
A-24 Dauntless x 25


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Harada Maru
AP Aki Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Sansei Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Nekka Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Santos Maru
AP Enju Maru
AP Fusemi Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Sanura Maru
AP Niitaka Maru
AP Awajisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Daifuku Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 39,75


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19
Swordfish x 7
T.IVa x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 15
A-24 Dauntless x 20


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
MSW Rikusen Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Awajisan Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Takachiho Maru,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Teizui Maru, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kiyosumi Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Arizona Maru,  heavy damage
AP Meizan Maru
AK Surabaya Maru
AP Kasui Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Kitsurin Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Sanura Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage


This was definately a mixed bag. Firstly my airforce strikes againts Namlea were grounded due to bad weather. Also the strikes againts Boela were unable to closedown the airfield as I was hoping for.
 
This carnage was expected though and I really don't mind since I need this base to regain control in the Southern Pacific.
 
I was also hoping that those surface combat vessels would have been hit hard by Betty's. Well.. Betty's did launch but hit nothing.. so that is bad luck indeed.
 
The good news is that I did land some + 20 000 combat troops already into Amboina so the base should be doomed indeed.
 
I did also land at Babo. These invasions were uncontested.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
KB has set sail. The destination of the carriers in classified. In total 7 CV's + CVL.
 
I have been trying to upgrade Chitose and co. but it seems that they cannot be upgraded anymore! [:(]
 
I'am going swap squadrons soon in my training program. This is definately needed.

[aztez]

Game date is 20th of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Air to Air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
D3A2 Val x 51
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 78
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 137
Ki-15 Babs x 6
Ki-48-II Lily x 48

Allied aircraft
I-16 Type 24 x 36
MiG-3 x 8
LaGG-3 x 19
Yak-1 x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 27 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
I-16 Type 24: 38 destroyed
MiG-3: 8 destroyed
LaGG-3: 24 destroyed
Yak-1: 13 destroyed
R-12: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 47

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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 44
Ki-30 Ann x 73
Ki-51 Sonia x 62

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 9 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
IL-2 Shturmovik: 6 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 94


Another bunch of Soviet aircraft destroyed. Just goes to show you that you can run but can't hide.
 
 
DEI
 
 
Invasion of Amboina & Babo
 
 
Ground combat at Amboina

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24406 troops, 99 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 765

Defending force 15486 troops, 132 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Japanese max assault: 580 - adjusted assault: 181

Allied max defense: 170 - adjusted defense: 889

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)


Japanese ground losses:
595 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

Allied ground losses:
385 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
 
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Ground combat at Babo

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 874 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 11 - adjusted assault: 4

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Babo base !!!


LBA & Naval strikes around the region
 
 
Day Air attack on Namlea , at 38,73

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
Ki-49 Helen x 111
Ki-48-II Lily x 22

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 7 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 39

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Day Air attack on TF at 39,75


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 16
P-39D Airacobra x 8
A-24 Dauntless x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kirishima Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Yamura Maru, Bomb hits 3,  on fire
AP Herbil Maru
AK Sansei Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Namlea, at 38,73


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
Swordfish: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Takao


Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 4

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Day Air attack on TF at 32,73


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 18


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
DD Michishio
DD Oshio
DD Hatsuyuki
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1


That is how the past 2 days played out. More transports hammered and my aircraft did not take off againts Boela. [8|] ... meaning he got some freebie strikes yet again. Lets just say that the next game I will start will be with the weather model turned off.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
A lot of allied recon flights around the map. These seems to have intensified.
 
Allied 4E monster target Japanese resource centers all around.
 
I did move 100 Zero's into training program. These squadrons will be downgraded to Claude's and will be build up.

[Nemo121]

Well, I've been AWOL for 7 weeks now but it certainly seems that you are now well capable of handling the Soviets. Kudos Aztez. I think you seem to really have taken the lessons of production, rotation etc to heart and it is showing. Soviet losses vis a vis yours are climbing and it looks like you should just outlast him ( which is sufficient since once you have the edge you can keep it forever if you are cautious ).
 
So, congrat.

[aztez]

Hi Nemo,
 
Nice to see that everything is ok! Hmmm... 7 weeks AWOL could result to severe punishment if you were to be court martialed! [:D][:D]
 
Anyway... PC troubles can be frustrating. I did bought myself an christmas present this year. Brand new Acer Laptop with all the goodies! [:D] ...needless to say the "better half" was not too pleased with my shopping spree.
 
Thanks for the kind words also. To be honest this game would have toasted by now had you not put a lot of insights into Japanese economy/war machine. Too bad i gave Chuck many months head start!
 
Yeah. Admiral Edition is brewing on the horizon too. It looks absolutely great and personally cannot wait it to be released in the summer. In the meantime this war will continue until there is no point to continue.
 
Russian airforce has been dealt with an huge blow. However this was costly in terms of pilots, aircraft and engines. (That is what you get when you go to war without decisive power from the get go) ...Lesson learned though, despite the the costly adventure/campaign in North this needed to be done. This time around it was not any half arsed effort.
 
I'am rotating fighters into China for training. Allthough Southern Russia will become an training ground by itself now. Too bad I was unable to hold the road north of Vladivostok. Oh, well need push right through it now. [;)]
 
I also concur that is sad to see Pauk's AAR stopped because of some individuals who assault the players personally. Not nice thing to see at all.
 
...now time to regroup and gather strenghts. I will deal with Ctangus somewhere else because I can release quite a lot of airpower out of Russia. Bulk of these guys need rest/training but that is already in motion. One thing I will not do is to go head to head againts Corsairs... that is suicide. Otheriwise road is open! [:)]
 
Here is an brief update...
 

Game date 22nd of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Airstrikes in the region
 
 
Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 50
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 24
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 22
Ki-15 Babs x 6
Ki-48-II Lily x 47
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 4 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 10
Runway hits 48
 
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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-48-I Lily x 12
Ki-15 Babs x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-I Lily: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
 
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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 41
Ki-30 Ann x 69
Ki-51 Sonia x 64
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 3 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 88
 
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Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 43
B5N2 Kate x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 17
Ki-15 Babs x 5
Ki-48-II Lily x 37
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 6 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 34
 
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Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3 Zero x 37
A6M3a Zero x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 24
Ki-30 Ann x 72
Ki-51 Sonia x 63
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 8 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 82
 
 
No sign of Russian fighters anywhere. I guess the losses finally became too horrific. It seems Ctangus has withdrawn his fighters/bombers far up into Northern Russia.
 
 
DEI
 
 
Airstrikes in the region
 
 
Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 48
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
Kittyhawk I x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 17 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Amboina at 40,74
 
 
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22
T.IVa x 4
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AK Indus Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Yamakuni Maru, Bomb hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Rakuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Nissen Maru #3, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on Namlea , at 38,73
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
Ki-49 Helen x 126
Ki-48-II Lily x 21
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Dauntless: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Swordfish: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 72
 
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Day Air attack on Boela , at 41,75
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
Kittyhawk I x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 3 destroyed
 
 
Ground assault at Amboina
 
 
Ground combat at Amboina
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 25614 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 733
 
Defending force 14887 troops, 118 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
 
Japanese max assault: 670 - adjusted assault: 330
 
Allied max defense: 152 - adjusted defense: 363
 
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
2488 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
 
Allied ground losses:
563 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
 
 
I did split my damaged AK/AP's so there were plenty of smaller targets available for him. Good thing is that he failed to hit most of them.
 
Also our bombers also did quite a lot of damage too so that was good news.
 
I was hoping for better results from the Shock assault but it wasn't to be. Well, we will rest a bit and hammer those troops via air once Namlea, Sorong and Boela are dealt with.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Admiral Nagumo radioed and informed Japanese Naval HQ that he is almost into his designated patrol area.
 
Allied 4E bombers continue harash and cause havoc around the map. There are a lot of them for sure.

[aztez]

Game date is 24th of November 1942
 
 
Russia
 
 
Airstrikes
 
 
Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 32
B5N2 Kate x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 9
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 34
Ki-15 Babs x 4
Ki-48-II Lily x 43
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 37
 
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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 34
Ki-48-I Lily x 15
Ki-15 Babs x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 16 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 5 damaged
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38
 
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Day Air attack on Iman , at 67,31
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 45
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 26
Ki-30 Ann x 66
Ki-51 Sonia x 66
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 3 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 113
 
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Day Air attack on Suchan , at 66,34
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 41
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
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Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 41
B5N2 Kate x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 27
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 35
Ki-15 Babs x 6
Ki-48-II Lily x 51
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41
 
 
Vladivostok
 
Ground combat at Vladivostok
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 299677 troops, 1606 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 6492
 
Defending force 167330 troops, 1612 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 3142
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
 
 
Ok. The russian airforce has definately withdrawn into Ulan Bator region. That is good news and no I need keep things as such so he cannot start training their experience.
 
As for Vladivostok. Well... you can see the above. It wohn't be easy base to capture but I doubt it will impossible as long as I have air superiority.
 
 
China
 
 
Ground assault west of Shanghai
 
 
Ground combat at 50,39
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 14540 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 301
 
Defending force 12547 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 379
 
Japanese max assault: 304 - adjusted assault: 157
 
Allied max defense: 371 - adjusted defense: 86
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
421 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
 
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Ground combat at 50,39
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 13789 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 261
 
Defending force 12315 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 367
 
Japanese max assault: 206 - adjusted assault: 140
 
Allied max defense: 360 - adjusted defense: 160
 
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
275 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
Allied ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
 
I'am trying to clear the road towards Changhsa area. I doubt these 2 Chinese corps can resist our juggernaught.
 
In Norhern China 20 enemy units showed near Kaigan. It seems Chinese offensive is about to start in full steam.[:-]
 
 
DEI
 
 
Airstrikes
 
 
Day Air attack on TF at 42,73
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22
Kittyhawk I x 4
T.IVa x 5
P-40E Warhawk x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Arizona Maru, Bomb hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Meizan Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Ozan Maru, Bomb hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on Namlea , at 38,73
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
Ki-21-II Sally x 24
Ki-49 Helen x 128
Ki-48-II Lily x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 4 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 4 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 82
 
 
Those AP's were cripples from the Amboina invasion TF's. Basically those ships would have sunk whether hit or not.
 
I think we can assume soon that Namlea will be out of action. Our intel indicates that there are 12 000 enemy troops garrisoning the base. Mostly supporting personnel though.
 
I did rest my troops at Amboina last turn. Also next turn I will hit the base with my LBA bombers. I don't think those troops can hold on for long.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
More fighters are withdrawn from the frontline action. Some 100 fighters are ordered to be moved into SRA area by the Airforce HQ.
 
The allied bombing campaign at Solomons is intensive. Wewak, Rabaul, Hollandia, Aitape and Admiralty Island bombed heavily. Propably a sign of an upcoming invasion either towards Rabaul or futher up New Guinea.

[Nemo121]

A couple of things - now that I've read up on what has happened since November....
 
1. He won't go for Rabaul. As part of the prep before taking this on I read all of his posts on the forum ( and I do mean ALL ). He is cautious and will isolate Rabaul by working up the eastern coast of New Guinea.
 
2. He will move up that coast slowly BUT very, very methodically.
 
3. If you try to hold him too far south in New Guinea he will just overwhelm you before you have fortified and supplied the base appropriately. Remember better to cede ground to him now than to reinforce it and lose the ground AND the troops you need to hold him farther north.
 
 
Overall though it seems to me that if you can resist trying to fight him too far forward you can build a really, really strong defensive perimeter with many mutually supporting bases, excellent training opportunities and a great immunity to attrition by his fighter sweeps. It is actually quite an interesting situation as you will have a strong land-based defence and a massive fleet in being. IF you can avoid the temptation to fight too far forward I think you will actually be able to hold out for a very long time indeed, much longer than you currently think. You'll need to prevent him from basing bombers out of China though obviously by destroying all the Chinese resource centres but now that the Soviet Union is pretty much taken care of you can focus on China.

[aztez]

I do agree with all of your points Nemo. I can guarantee that I will fight againts him with everything I got!
 
We just do need some luck too... seems that the lady luck is on the allied side and it seems we need an miracle to get any sort of help from her! [:(][:D]
 
Sorry, no screenshots. Ran the turn before I went to work and was too sleepy to take screenshots.
 
 
Game date is 28th of November 1942
 
 
Russia

Airstrikes
 
 
Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 43
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7
Ki-30 Ann x 68
Ki-51 Sonia x 65
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 7 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 151
 
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Day Air attack on Kuysyshevka , at 68,25
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A2 Val x 33
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 28
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 35
Ki-15 Babs x 5
Ki-48-II Lily x 44
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
R-12: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 42
 
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Day Air attack on Blagovyeschensk , at 67,25
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 3
Ki-51 Sonia x 15
Ki-48-I Lily x 10
Ki-15 Babs x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-48-I Lily: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23
 
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Day Air attack on Vladivostok , at 65,33
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 30
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 23
Ki-30 Ann x 63
Ki-51 Sonia x 60
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 damaged
Ki-30 Ann: 7 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 9 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 124
 
 
Ground assault againts Vladivostok
 
 
Ground combat at Vladivostok
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 326570 troops, 1625 guns, 91 vehicles, Assault Value = 6558
 
Defending force 167348 troops, 1608 guns, 162 vehicles, Assault Value = 3137
 
Japanese max assault: 6532 - adjusted assault: 3568
 
Allied max defense: 3123 - adjusted defense: 16277
 
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
18301 casualties reported
Guns lost 167
Vehicles lost 14
 
Allied ground losses:
3078 casualties reported
Guns lost 102
Vehicles lost 4
 
 
At least our airforce burned some Russian supply points. Allthough I have an feeling that the Russians have plenty of supplies generated in the CHS mod compared to stock.
 
Hmmmm... ok.. the Vladivostok assault didn't went as well as expected. At least I was hoping for fortifications reduction. Didn't happen and the adjusted defensive value of +16 000 is not good at all.
 
 
China
 
 
Air to Air battles
 
 
Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 52
A6M3a Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 84
 
Allied aircraft
P-43A Lancer x 9
P-38F Lightning x 18
P-66 Vanguard x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 15 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 25 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-43A Lancer: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-66 Vanguard: 11 destroyed
 
Resources hits 1
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 34
A6M3a Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 78
 
Allied aircraft
P-43A Lancer x 6
P-38F Lightning x 15
P-66 Vanguard x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 16 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-43A Lancer: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-66 Vanguard: 7 destroyed
 
 
Ouch!!! [X(][X(] ...those IJA pilots were +70 experienced so the odds really were not in our favour. Those P38F's fighters are death stars by itself.
 
I was hoping to damage quite few resource points there... well, needless to say this have stop for now.
 
 
DEI
 
 
Airstrikes
 
 
Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
Ki-49 Helen x 116
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
Kittyhawk I x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 32
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 15 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 13 destroyed, 11 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 14 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 20
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 119
Ki-21-II Sally x 11
Ki-49 Helen x 26
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Kittyhawk I x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 23 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-21-II Sally: 2 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 7 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 2 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 2 destroyed
 
 
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 44

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Amboina , at 40,74
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
Ki-49 Helen x 116
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 5 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Kittyhawk I: 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 36
 
 
Ground assault at Amboina
 
 
Ground combat at Amboina
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 23684 troops, 63 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 626
 
Defending force 14565 troops, 107 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 161
 
Japanese max assault: 1084 - adjusted assault: 294
 
Allied max defense: 144 - adjusted defense: 275
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 7)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 6
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
963 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
Allied ground losses:
866 casualties reported
Guns lost 17

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Ground combat at Amboina
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 22694 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 576
 
Defending force 13556 troops, 86 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 142
 
Japanese max assault: 892 - adjusted assault: 378
 
Allied max defense: 123 - adjusted defense: 233
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
476 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
Allied ground losses:
306 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
 
 
Ok. Weather... ##%##%#! [:@][:D] Now that those bombers took off well they flew unescorted! [X(] ...talk about kamikaze mentality. The weather model in Witp really leaves a lot to be desired for. Talk about bad dice rolls.
 
Too bad I didn't get 2:1 odds in the last assault. Just 2 levels of fortifications down and it could have been much better!
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
I hauling resources from where ever I can. This is the real bottleneck of Japanese economy.
 
Allied 4E's, Divebombers and 2E bombers are having an field day around the map. Nothing to stop these onslaughts at the moment.

[aztez]

Hi to all. No regular combat replays this time around. Instead I'am going to post an screenshot from the major operational areas.

Unfortunately were little good news to tell. Allied P38's and 4E monsters are killing our troops.

Russia...

[aztez]

...China

[aztez]

...SRA

[aztez]

...DEI

[aztez]

...Solomons

[aztez]

This is an text based recap of how things have developed since last update.
 
I will post end of the months screenshot once again with graphical updates.
 

Game date is 24th of December 1942
 
 
Southern Pacific
 
 
US troops have captured the vital base of Rabaul. Chuck did land around 50 000 men and my defenders without any supplies after constant 4E bomber raids.
 
I did try assault the invasion fleet with high alltitude Betty and Nelll strikes. Unfortunately these did not help much. (The bad thing was that I couldn't provide any escorts) These raids were unorganized and 85% of these bombers refused to fly out. Had these guys flown together I think we might have bagged few US carriers offshore at Rabaul.
 
So Rabaul is now lost and the allied continue their upwards New Guinea. I have had to reorganize my defenses in this area due to this defeat.
 
 
DEI
 
I have tried to keep Namlea and Boela shutdown. Well... this seems impossible. We have scored several aribase runway and supply hits but the allied aircraft just seem to keep popping up and fly out organized strikes even from the damaged airfields!!! [:(][:@]
 
I do not know how he does it.... Namlea is now "closed" but Boela is yet again operational!
 
Also P38F's are like deathstars in the CHS mod! Hell, I did fly out 50 fighters (+70 exp. pilots) againts them and I did loose 40 Zero's and downed 1 P38F fighter and damaged 2 more! Talk about immune system! [8|][X(] Actually very depressing results.
 
 
Burma
 
 
Last few days have seen Japanese airforce comeback in Thailand. This is the only positive news since my fighters did well againts Hurricanes and B25 bombers. Actually seems to be the only thing I can fight againts RAF with some success.
 
I wonder whether I can hold the line at Bangkok though. Next few turns will tell us much more.
 
 
Russia
 
 
Very quiet. He is still rebuilding his airforce at Northern Russia. I have an feeling though that he will be back sooner than later.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
My aircraft engine pools are reduced substantially. Allied side is keeping up the pressure and my economy cannot keep up.
 
I'am moving some bombers into Atolls too since allied transports and naval forces are expected to pop up anywhere anytime.
 
I'am also losing way too much resource points. Chuck is bombing resource centers everywhere and to be honest noway of stopping these raids. [8|]

[kokubokan25]

Very very interesting reading.[:D]

Please, this is not my intention make a severe critic about your strategy in this game, only my opinion.

I think you make a lot of errors in the first weeks:

1-Embark in a game without proper knowledge of the japanese production. It's vital increase engines (mainly Nakajimas) x2 or x3. This a must, FIRST ENGINES, AFTER AIRCRAFT. When the engines pools are full, then increase AC prod. Many more when i see you decide to engage with the allies in all-out air offensive in all theatres.
2-Leave vital areas to allied control many, many months. You must take ASAP Palembang, Toboali, Kuching, Brunei, Balikpapan, Tarakan, Makassar, and Amboina. You need those resources/oil centers ASAP. And after you MUST go at once to Timor lsland and rest of Malaya to get more resources and isolate JAVA.
3-Not take Port Moresby. The allied control of PM does mean you will lost New Guinea.
4-Not take Rangoon. If the allies control Rangoon, you will lost ALL BURMA.

Well, besides, go to war against the Russians was a totally crazy decision but i supose you make this decision to get a game more "funny".[:)]

In conclusion, i read many "Ouch" and some few "Nice" in this AAR. Anyway, as japanese fanboy, my best luck to you!!

[aztez]

Hello guys! Sorry for the lack of updates. It has been busy times RL. A lot of stuff happening at work etc.

fremen: The comments are much appreciated. Actually downloaded a lot your artwork past weekend. Awesome job.

As for you analysis. Well I must admit that all the points are valid and correct. If things would restart I would do a lot of things diffrently. At least it has been a learning experience for sure.

I doubt we will see 1945's and 1946 but I do intend to fight until there is nothing left to fight with.  I guess that is what Japanese would call bushido spirit! [:D]
 
Again I must Nemo since we would have been in much deeper trouble had he not kindly help sort a lot of stuff out.

As for the Russian adventure... Yes, I must admit it was/is crazy thing to do but wanted to do something diffrent and as said there really have been no love lost between the Finns and Russians in History. Oh.. this adventure is not complete disaster and who knows I might still pull out an suprise in this region. Fingers crossed. Allthough, to be honest it has "freezed" a lot of units which would be better used elsewhere at the time being.

...here goes an brief update.

Game date is 3rd of January 1943
 
 
Russia
 
 
Not much happening. Chuck is keeping his airforce far up in the North.
 
Just some recon planes flying out of Iman. He still have split his army in two at least. Group A is at Vladivostok and Group B is staying further up propably serving as an reserve army.
 
 
Burma
 
 
Quite a lot of action here. As stated I moved in Japanese Airforce into Bangkok.
 
In past week or so I did launch strikes againts Rangoon and Moulmein. This was actually an success. We did shot down a lot Hurricanes and P40E's. Propably around +200 fighters downed. Our losses have been around 100. Which I consider reasonable if not good.
 
These strikes have resulted Chuck leaving Rangoon and Moulmein. Currently it seems RAF is organizing at Dacca and Calcutta area. No fighters in Burma anymore.
 
 
Solomons & New Guinea
 
 
This is area is going from bad to worse!!!
 
At Rabaul our last resistance was wiped out. It hurt to lose the South Sea Detachment there.
 
Allied troops have seized Wewak, Dagua and Aitape. [8|][:(] These victories have come with minimal losses to the allies. Now Chuck has good bases even further up in the New Guinea area.
 
Admiralty Island and Kavieng might be the next targets.
 
Also he has now seized Apamama near Tarawa and it seems that he is building up the base with his engineer units.
 

China
 
 
Nothing significant to report. It seems that Chinese are satisfied with the current stand off.
 
I'am just moving more supplies into this huge land area.
 
 
DEI
 
 
We have had minor skirmished in the air above Boela. This base is still fully operational.
 
Allied 4E bombers flying out of Timor have kept hitting the resources at Kendari. Not good not good... but the BIGGEST dilemma at the moment is New Guinea and the question on how to evacuate/pull out troops from Kendari???? As said he has sizeable airfields at Timor!
 

Economy
 
(see the screenshot)
 
The engine situation is far from good. Allthough we still do have solid airforce since I can downgrade quite a few squadrons and thus release more "modern fighters" into the pools.
 

[aztez]

A brief update since some action took place which is worthy of an note.
 

Game date 7th January 1943
 
 
SRA & Burma
 
 
Air to air battles over Bangkok
 
 
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,39
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 18
A6M3a Zero x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 36
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 69
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 14
CW-22 Falcon x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 17
P-38F Lightning x 47
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 7 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 18 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 28 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 9 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 16 destroyed
P-38F Lightning: 36 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,39
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 10
A6M3a Zero x 9
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 18
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 16
Liberator III x 49
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-17E Fortress x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 7 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 11 destroyed
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington III: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged
Liberator III: 4 destroyed, 37 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 39
 
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,39
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 18
A6M3a Zero x 28
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 22
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 57
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 5
CW-22 Falcon x 1
P-38F Lightning x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 5 destroyed
P-38F Lightning: 11 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,39
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 18
A6M3a Zero x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 19
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 43
 
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 14
Wellington III x 45
Liberator III x 81
B-25C Mitchell x 53
B-17E Fortress x 43
P-38F Lightning x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 12 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 23 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 27 destroyed
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 13 destroyed
Wellington III: 12 destroyed, 18 damaged
Liberator III: 8 destroyed, 33 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 14 destroyed, 19 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 destroyed, 14 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 24 destroyed
 
Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 119
 
 
Hmmm! RAF strikes back! Good thing is that some P38F's were shot down but the bad news is that he did bring in so much firepower that I couldn't defend properly eventhough I had +350 fighters on 90% CAP!
 
The actual total of lost P38F's is now at around 180. Not enough since I think he can out produce the losses for time being.
 
Time withdraw temporarily into further South and regroup. The losses to the RAF & US Airforce have been around 400 aircraft in recent weeks. Unfortunately not enough either! [:-]
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Operation Sword did not prevail either. I had 2 Naval bombardmet TF's in orders to hit Boela. In support I had some +100 bombers. Well.. as things go with me... a) The bombardment did even scratch him b) My airforce refused to launch...! [8|] ...the good news is that Chuck did just launch couple of uncordinated strikes with Wildcats and Swordfish bombers... so the antaircraft fire from BB's was enough to distrubt those strikes. In the end I did loose 1 DD.
 
Kavieng was seized. Nothing to stop him doing so. Also, the deathstart BB's struck againts Admiralty Island once more. Yet again +1000 men disabled/killed on the ground. I can only wish for such results.

[aztez]

The war drags on. At the moment we are waiting for the next allied move.

Here is an brief update on couple of ground assaults launched.

Game date is 13th January 1943

[aztez]

Game date is 4th of February 1943
 
 
Burma
 
 
Airwar


I decieded to hit RAF forces gathered at Moulmein and Rangoon. (See the screenshot)
 
 
Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 30,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 37
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 56
Ki-21-II Sally x 23
Ki-49 Helen x 52
Ki-48-II Lily x 49

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 46
Kittyhawk I x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 47

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 12 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 26 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 9 destroyed, 23 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 19 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 35 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 38 destroyed
Lysander I: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 27

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 30,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 82
A6M3a Zero x 49
Ki-49 Helen x 16

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 5
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 11 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 8 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 30,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 32
A6M3a Zero x 54

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 2
Kittyhawk I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 30,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 17
Ki-21-II Sally x 12
Ki-49 Helen x 15
Ki-48-II Lily x 23

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 1
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-II Sally: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk I: 1 damaged
F-4 Lightning: 1 destroyed
CW-22 Falcon: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 31

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 30,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 43
A6M3a Zero x 69

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk I: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 2
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 9
Ki-21-II Sally x 6
Ki-49 Helen x 26
Ki-48-II Lily x 15

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 47
Spitfire Vb x 6
P-38G Lightning x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 7 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 7 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 6 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged
Spitfire Vb: 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
Wellington III: 1 destroyed
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 2

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 43
A6M3a Zero x 68

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 44
Spitfire Vb x 6
P-38G Lightning x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 14 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 16 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 31 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 27 destroyed
Spitfire Vb: 3 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 12 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 51
A6M3a Zero x 30
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 18

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 39
Spitfire Vb x 6
P-38G Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 9 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 13 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 15 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 11 destroyed, 14 damaged
Spitfire Vb: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 19
Ki-61-Ib Tony x 66
Ki-21-II Sally x 9
Ki-49 Helen x 25
Ki-48-II Lily x 22

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 46
Spitfire Vb x 8
P-38G Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-61-Ib Tony: 39 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 8 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-48-II Lily: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 19 destroyed, 6 damaged
Spitfire Vb: 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Wellington III: 1 destroyed
Liberator III: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 45
A6M3a Zero x 23
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 11

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 10
Spitfire Vb x 1
P-38G Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 12 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 16 destroyed
Spitfire Vb: 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 8 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 29
A6M3a Zero x 36

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 10
P-38G Lightning x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 3 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed


That totals to quite a few fighters/bombers/pilots destroyed.
 
I have no clue whether RAF can sustain such losses. Hopefully not and at least I'am hoping to accomplish some good news in these dark days.
 
At least these battles resulted to around 1:1 losses which I find it ok since it is 1943 already. I also want to give Chuck some action before he destroys me completely.
 
 
Other NEWS
 
 
Allied have seized the base at Admiralty Island near Rabaul. This invasion was covered by US CV's and mass LBA support. Actually nothing I could do to prevent this.
 
I did launch another strike againts Vladivostok. The result was not good. I did received 0:1 odds yet again with no fortifications lowered.
 
In China we encountered movement bug. Few Chinese units entered Peking and thus significantly prevented my resource flow. [8|] Chuck tried to move them out with temporary ceasefire but It did not work out. Now I'am forced to kill these enemy troops.