Formosa--Luzon
Starting two days ago Dan began his normal landing technique of dropping a single APD worth of troops at a base to see if he wants to truly land there. One can see he has landed at several locations. Orchid Isle is the most interesting since it is just off Formosa. Sent in MTBs last turn and sank an AP. Have three DDs that have snuck into the area and I hope they provide a nasty surprise tomorrow.
Luzon continues to be taken. I have airlifted a piece of every major unit to Formosa. Figure 10-14 days before it is gone.
All the ship clutter around Formosa is purposeful. I am trying to force him to attack these inconsequential ships for a chance to rip on his CV Air. Worked today when a strike of 63 Hellkittens and 28 TB to Hengchun, Formosa. They were met with the low-alt CAP of 52 Fighters. The CAP did real well chewing up the F6F for a little bit and then they burst right into the bombers. Destroyed most of the attack. One can see the results in the air losses I Posted above.
Another benefit to the clutter is hiding the REAL convoys:
1. Iriomote only had two Engineers based on it when the Allies moved north. The clutter managed to hide a TF carrying a full Brigade and two Artillery units. They mostly unloaded this turn. Several of his APD Tfs tried to come over for a look but I had four small TFs of 3 MTBs each that I ordered one hex SW and then back to force a fight AWAY from my unloading. It worked quite well. The base is now defended and its Forts are 2+.
2. Convoy TK-5 passes eastern Hainan and is making for the China Coast. Next turn will place it close to Hong Kong where its LRCAP will start. We have a nail-biting two day trek up the coast and past Formosa. Notice the location of Dan's Fleet. Hugging the coast SHOULD work to get by. Need that 225,000 Fuel and Oil!
3. Have two Convoys bringing in 55,000 supply.
