March 12, 1942
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:35 pm
Combat Report
March 12, 1942
Fairly calm turn.
North Pacific
The Japanese CV TF reaches its target hex with out being discovered. The TF shifts to cruise speed and waits for its pair of AOs to catch-up. No one is flying air search from here. Total EMCON in effect. The planes will attack if something is spotted by the Aleutian search planes but nothing will tip-off the TF as is sits waiting for an opportunity to attack.
The Unmak IF will land tomorrow. It is not spotted this day.
Central Pacific
My Jaluit Striking Force disbands to repair minor damage. It will sit a few days and then attack an Allied base.
South Pacific
KB moves past the eastern side of Lord Howe's Island as it moves to cover the Rockhampton IF. The 4 AOs assigned to KB will refuel it tomorrow as well.
The Invasion Force was spotted this turn. I order it to move 4 hexes south to make it LOOK like it is heading for New Caledonia. The order to advance shall occur in two days.
The first TF carrying troops from the DEI passes Horn Island without being spotted. GOOD. Have got 3 more that need to get by before we celebrate.
DEI
Ships involved in the Cocos CV Clash are slowly returning to Batavia. Once everyone is back and rested, the TF will reform and move down along the western side of Australia to cover the Geraldton Landing.
Have got LOTS of planes in Java right now. There is a crapload of Japanese Naval Planes due to the damaged Soryu, Shoho, Zuiho, and Ryujo. Plan to keep these planes operating out of this area while their mother ships are repaired. EVERYTHING else (100+ Fighters, 150+ Bombers) shall begin shuttling toward Australia. Some will move up to Sabang, Pt Blair, and Burma.
Burma
Very calm as I gather my forces at Shwebo.
Australia
Bomb the 2nd and 3rd Aust ID. The Aussie IDs don't appear to be moving. Could be a lack of supply? Hmmm...I don't know but am happy for them to be where they are.
The SNLF Brigade and 2 TK Reg at Darwin are ordered to Shock Attack. This SHOULD take care of the defenders present.
China
Wenchow Why is this base SO tough??!! Attack for the 4th or 5th time and get a 1-4. Hmmm...
Blast a Chinese Corps back across the river NE of Ichang. Japanese lose 233 troops in exchange for 5,806. Like those numbers!
SS Operations
I-28 sinks AK Utahan with 2 TT at Dutch Harbor
Haven't seen many SS hits in the last couple of weeks as I redeploy the vast majority of SS to NZ, Suva, and Aussie waters. Things should begin to pick-up now.
Engineering:
Adak AF-2
Rabaul AF-7
Commentary
Once it becomes obvious that Australia is the target it is logical for Lew to decide to hit me elsewhere. The Pacific is a logical choice and right now it is pretty ripe for trouble. The Army will be fully committed to Australia so that shall leave the Kaigun to defend the Isles. Fully plan to test out RA in this area now. I've got SNLF Assault Brigades in the Aleutians, at Truk, Luganville, and one in transit from Australia. A new SNLF Brigade arrived at Maizuru last turn. It is headed to Tokyo. The first Atoll Defense Units are due in a few days and they will be deployed to high priority targets.
Burma will be at 3 ID and 3 Tk Reg here within about two weeks. That should be good for the short term...
March 12, 1942
Fairly calm turn.
North Pacific
The Japanese CV TF reaches its target hex with out being discovered. The TF shifts to cruise speed and waits for its pair of AOs to catch-up. No one is flying air search from here. Total EMCON in effect. The planes will attack if something is spotted by the Aleutian search planes but nothing will tip-off the TF as is sits waiting for an opportunity to attack.
The Unmak IF will land tomorrow. It is not spotted this day.
Central Pacific
My Jaluit Striking Force disbands to repair minor damage. It will sit a few days and then attack an Allied base.
South Pacific
KB moves past the eastern side of Lord Howe's Island as it moves to cover the Rockhampton IF. The 4 AOs assigned to KB will refuel it tomorrow as well.
The Invasion Force was spotted this turn. I order it to move 4 hexes south to make it LOOK like it is heading for New Caledonia. The order to advance shall occur in two days.
The first TF carrying troops from the DEI passes Horn Island without being spotted. GOOD. Have got 3 more that need to get by before we celebrate.
DEI
Ships involved in the Cocos CV Clash are slowly returning to Batavia. Once everyone is back and rested, the TF will reform and move down along the western side of Australia to cover the Geraldton Landing.
Have got LOTS of planes in Java right now. There is a crapload of Japanese Naval Planes due to the damaged Soryu, Shoho, Zuiho, and Ryujo. Plan to keep these planes operating out of this area while their mother ships are repaired. EVERYTHING else (100+ Fighters, 150+ Bombers) shall begin shuttling toward Australia. Some will move up to Sabang, Pt Blair, and Burma.
Burma
Very calm as I gather my forces at Shwebo.
Australia
Bomb the 2nd and 3rd Aust ID. The Aussie IDs don't appear to be moving. Could be a lack of supply? Hmmm...I don't know but am happy for them to be where they are.
The SNLF Brigade and 2 TK Reg at Darwin are ordered to Shock Attack. This SHOULD take care of the defenders present.
China
Wenchow Why is this base SO tough??!! Attack for the 4th or 5th time and get a 1-4. Hmmm...
Blast a Chinese Corps back across the river NE of Ichang. Japanese lose 233 troops in exchange for 5,806. Like those numbers!
SS Operations
I-28 sinks AK Utahan with 2 TT at Dutch Harbor
Haven't seen many SS hits in the last couple of weeks as I redeploy the vast majority of SS to NZ, Suva, and Aussie waters. Things should begin to pick-up now.
Engineering:
Adak AF-2
Rabaul AF-7
Commentary
Once it becomes obvious that Australia is the target it is logical for Lew to decide to hit me elsewhere. The Pacific is a logical choice and right now it is pretty ripe for trouble. The Army will be fully committed to Australia so that shall leave the Kaigun to defend the Isles. Fully plan to test out RA in this area now. I've got SNLF Assault Brigades in the Aleutians, at Truk, Luganville, and one in transit from Australia. A new SNLF Brigade arrived at Maizuru last turn. It is headed to Tokyo. The first Atoll Defense Units are due in a few days and they will be deployed to high priority targets.
Burma will be at 3 ID and 3 Tk Reg here within about two weeks. That should be good for the short term...
