Barb: Thanks for the map. I will feel free, until I get kicked out of Java, to move units into ABDACOM without paying PPs. I will continue to pay points to move units into the Pacific commands. I made a deal with the AI and a deal is a deal.
I will also try to be more explicit about what I am doing and why. This, of course, assumes that, on occasion, I will have some idea of what I'm trying to do.
Hey NOOB! This AAR is for you.
Moderators: wdolson, Don Bowen, mogami
RE: The best laid schemes........
This is an excellent AAR. And I think you do a pretty good job explaining your decisions.
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Wonder what Ryujo's up to?
[align=center]After Action Report - 11 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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The lack of any Japanese advances from their captured bases reinforces General Wainwright's belief that the main landing are yet to come.
CVL Zuiho has joined the party - how nice!
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[align=left]CVL Ryujo shows up in theater. Wonder what she's up to? Best guess is she wants to pick off CL Mauritius and escorts now limping their way to Batavia
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BC Repulse and escorts arrive at Batavia
[align=left]SWPAC
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Japanese bomb Rabaul. They're going for it!
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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[align=center]Philippines
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The lack of any Japanese advances from their captured bases reinforces General Wainwright's belief that the main landing are yet to come.
CVL Zuiho has joined the party - how nice!
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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[align=left]CVL Ryujo shows up in theater. Wonder what she's up to? Best guess is she wants to pick off CL Mauritius and escorts now limping their way to Batavia
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BC Repulse and escorts arrive at Batavia
[align=left]SWPAC
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Japanese bomb Rabaul. They're going for it!
Should I be enterprising?
[align=center]Intelligence, Operations, and Plans - 12 December 1941
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Sig Int of Interest
None
Sightings of Major IJN Units
I wonder who that other CV is.
Also spotted - CA at Truk
[align=center]Plans and Operations
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India
Status of evacuation of Rangoon, Tavoy, and Point Victoria:
Rangoon - All units except 221 RAF Group and Ranbgoon Force have been embarked and are on their way to Batavia via Padang.
Tavoy - Transport has arrived and embarkation of 107 RAF BF has begun
Victoria Point - 108 RAF BF has been loaded and is on its way to Batavia
Malaya Singapore
Now that the Japanese have captured both Alor Star and Khota Bharu, The units at Taiping have Japs to the front of them and Japs to the left of them. Supposedly, the left flank is secure because there's nothing but jungle out there and everyone knows it's impossible to move large formations through jungle. However, the Japanese seem to be pretty adept at doing the impossible, so I think I'll withdraw the troops at Taiping to Kuala Lumpur
Dutch East Indies
With a Japanese CVL poking around northern Borneo, I'm getting a little antsy about leaving Repulse and her brood at Batavia. I'm adding CL Dragon and CL Durban to her TF and sending them to Soerabaja
CA Houston has arrived at Soerabaja. My force at Soerabajo now consists of CA, 4CLs,and 16DDs plus Repluse and her gang are on they way. Now all I have to do is find some Japanese ships who do not have aircover, are sailing in the daytime, and who have forgotten to bring their torpedoes.
Elsewhere in the DEI the Batavian Bugout is really starting to rev up.
Southwest Pacific Command
Sparrow and Gull force are on their way to Port Moresby
TF transporting 103 RAF BF is loading supplies at Brisbane
All told I have about 80 supply ships headed to the West Coast from OZ/NZ
Rabaul was bombed today and it looks like the Japanese are putting together an invasion TF at Truk. Rabaul would have to be the most likely target. If I can get established at PM and Gilli, sooner or later, I'll have the means to bomb them back into the stone age but, until then, they're going to be a thorn in my side.
I'm beginning to devise a scheme.
When last seen the KB was headed west. They're probably going back to dear old Nippon but, even if they're not, I don't see them headed for Rabaul. They have more serious fish to fry. The mini KB is fully engaged in the PI and DEI so, they're out of the picture for the moment.
Enterprise is sitting at PH fully loaded and ready to go. How 'bout I bring her down to the Solomons staying well east of any Japanese air space?. I've done some messing around with Bhodi's Utility and it looks like there's a sweet spot around Shortlands that lets me stay out of the range of zeroes based at Truk but puts me close enough to launch a strike at Rabaul shipping. Here's what it loooks like:
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EDIT: Whoa! What am I thinking? The zeroes aren't going to be my problem. The Betties are. Maybe I'd better turn big E around.
I'd really, REALLY, like some input on this one.
Pearl Harbor
Enyerprise leaves bound for Canton Island.
West Coast
TF 1130 transporting 119,000 supply departs SF for PH
TF 1131 transporting 113,000 fuel departs SF for PH
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Sig Int of Interest
None
Sightings of Major IJN Units
I wonder who that other CV is.
Also spotted - CA at Truk
[align=center]Plans and Operations
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India
Status of evacuation of Rangoon, Tavoy, and Point Victoria:
Rangoon - All units except 221 RAF Group and Ranbgoon Force have been embarked and are on their way to Batavia via Padang.
Tavoy - Transport has arrived and embarkation of 107 RAF BF has begun
Victoria Point - 108 RAF BF has been loaded and is on its way to Batavia
Malaya Singapore
Now that the Japanese have captured both Alor Star and Khota Bharu, The units at Taiping have Japs to the front of them and Japs to the left of them. Supposedly, the left flank is secure because there's nothing but jungle out there and everyone knows it's impossible to move large formations through jungle. However, the Japanese seem to be pretty adept at doing the impossible, so I think I'll withdraw the troops at Taiping to Kuala Lumpur
Dutch East Indies
With a Japanese CVL poking around northern Borneo, I'm getting a little antsy about leaving Repulse and her brood at Batavia. I'm adding CL Dragon and CL Durban to her TF and sending them to Soerabaja
CA Houston has arrived at Soerabaja. My force at Soerabajo now consists of CA, 4CLs,and 16DDs plus Repluse and her gang are on they way. Now all I have to do is find some Japanese ships who do not have aircover, are sailing in the daytime, and who have forgotten to bring their torpedoes.
Elsewhere in the DEI the Batavian Bugout is really starting to rev up.
Southwest Pacific Command
Sparrow and Gull force are on their way to Port Moresby
TF transporting 103 RAF BF is loading supplies at Brisbane
All told I have about 80 supply ships headed to the West Coast from OZ/NZ
Rabaul was bombed today and it looks like the Japanese are putting together an invasion TF at Truk. Rabaul would have to be the most likely target. If I can get established at PM and Gilli, sooner or later, I'll have the means to bomb them back into the stone age but, until then, they're going to be a thorn in my side.
I'm beginning to devise a scheme.
When last seen the KB was headed west. They're probably going back to dear old Nippon but, even if they're not, I don't see them headed for Rabaul. They have more serious fish to fry. The mini KB is fully engaged in the PI and DEI so, they're out of the picture for the moment.
Enterprise is sitting at PH fully loaded and ready to go. How 'bout I bring her down to the Solomons staying well east of any Japanese air space?. I've done some messing around with Bhodi's Utility and it looks like there's a sweet spot around Shortlands that lets me stay out of the range of zeroes based at Truk but puts me close enough to launch a strike at Rabaul shipping. Here's what it loooks like:
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[/center]EDIT: Whoa! What am I thinking? The zeroes aren't going to be my problem. The Betties are. Maybe I'd better turn big E around.
I'd really, REALLY, like some input on this one.
Pearl Harbor
Enyerprise leaves bound for Canton Island.
West Coast
TF 1130 transporting 119,000 supply departs SF for PH
TF 1131 transporting 113,000 fuel departs SF for PH
RE: Should I be enterprising?
The CV with Zuiho is probably CVE Hosho. They both start the game at Kure, and the AI usually puts them together in a TF.
As for Enterprise, I would recommend bringing her down for defensive purposes, but not try the interdiction at Shortlands. The AI usually makes a big push to get Rabaul ASAP; by the time you get a CV in the area it'll be covered by Bettys. Your best bet is to try LBA from PM/Gili; I know their experience level is not to great, but you should hit at least a couple of AKs/APs.
Hope this helps.
As for Enterprise, I would recommend bringing her down for defensive purposes, but not try the interdiction at Shortlands. The AI usually makes a big push to get Rabaul ASAP; by the time you get a CV in the area it'll be covered by Bettys. Your best bet is to try LBA from PM/Gili; I know their experience level is not to great, but you should hit at least a couple of AKs/APs.
Hope this helps.
RE: Should I be enterprising?
OK Thanks
I've played the next turn and AI is already landing at Rabaul. I'll stick with plan A and gradually build up LBA
I've played the next turn and AI is already landing at Rabaul. I'll stick with plan A and gradually build up LBA
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RE: Should I be enterprising?
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RE: Should I be enterprising?
I'd really, REALLY, like some input on this one.
Dec. '41 is too early to take any real risks. Otherwise I would recommend getting into Gasmata for extra land-based CAP, and intercepting the Betties at a range far enough so that they carry bombs instead of torpedoes.
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
--Victor Hugo
--Victor Hugo
RE: Should I be enterprising?
ORIGINAL: Capt. Harlock
I'd really, REALLY, like some input on this one.
Dec. '41 is too early to take any real risks. Otherwise I would recommend getting into Gasmata for extra land-based CAP, and intercepting the Betties at a range far enough so that they carry bombs instead of torpedoes.
Thanks!
Enterprise is on her way back to PH
Gasmata - interesting, but I haven't anybody to send there.
The great Rangoon getaway!
[align=center]After Action Report 12 December 1941
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[align=center]India and Points south
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Japanese air units attacked both Rangoon and Tavoy today but, for the most part, they are a day late and a dollar short. Most of the troops at Rangoon, including all four infantry brigades, have been evacuated and are at sea. The remainder will depart today.Point Victoria has been evacuated and a TF transporting the Tavoy garrison sails today.
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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CVL Ryujo and Japanese air are busy knocking off Force Z survivors. Today they nailed CL Mauritius. DDs Electra and Jupiter are still out there but they'll have to avoid both Ryujo and Ms Betty to survive.
[align=center]Philippines
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Both sides active in the air but no significant ground activity
[align=center]Elsewhere
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Tarawa captured by Japanese.
Japanese land at Rabaul
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[align=center]India and Points south
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Japanese air units attacked both Rangoon and Tavoy today but, for the most part, they are a day late and a dollar short. Most of the troops at Rangoon, including all four infantry brigades, have been evacuated and are at sea. The remainder will depart today.Point Victoria has been evacuated and a TF transporting the Tavoy garrison sails today.
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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CVL Ryujo and Japanese air are busy knocking off Force Z survivors. Today they nailed CL Mauritius. DDs Electra and Jupiter are still out there but they'll have to avoid both Ryujo and Ms Betty to survive.
[align=center]Philippines
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Both sides active in the air but no significant ground activity
[align=center]Elsewhere
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Tarawa captured by Japanese.
Japanese land at Rabaul
RE: The great Rangoon getaway!
[center]Inteligence, Plans, and Operations - 13 December 1941
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Sig Int of interest
None
Sightings of Major IJN Units
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[align=center]India
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Troops at Rangoon, Tavoy, and Point Victoria have all been evacuated. These units are all en route to Batavia. Upon arrival I'll decide what to do with them.
[align=center]Canton
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TF 1157 has finished unloading 26th FA Bde at Canton Island. This TF will disband and its ships will form three new TFs:
TF 1014 composed of PC Niagara, AK Coast Farmer, and AK General Halstead will proceed to Tongatapu, embark the 114th RAF base force and deliver it to Lugarville. This force is already assigned to SOPAC and will start prepping for Lugarville immediately
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TF 1052 composed of CA Pensacola, AP Hollbrook, AP Chaurmont, and AP Bloemfontrin will proceed to Upolu, embark the 7th USMC Def Bn, and transport it to Gilli Gilli, Unit has been prepping for this move, and PPs have been paid to transfer it to SWPAC
TF 1076 composed of AP Republic and AP Meigs will proceed to Upolu, embark the 116th USN BF, and proceed to Gilli Gilli.. Unit has been prepping for this move and PPs have been paid to transfer it to SWPAC
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[align=center]Pearl Harbor
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AS Catalina patrol units become available they will be reassigned from PH to Noumea, Lugarville, Baker, and Johnston. Accordinly VP-12 has been transferred to Noumea via Canton.
[align=center]West Coast
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7th BG will fly to PH
TF 1139 has embarked VMF-211, destination Canton. I'm toying with the idea of these guys ending up in the DEI
[align=center]Scorecard
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Sig Int of interest
None
Sightings of Major IJN Units
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[align=center]India
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Troops at Rangoon, Tavoy, and Point Victoria have all been evacuated. These units are all en route to Batavia. Upon arrival I'll decide what to do with them.
[align=center]Canton
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TF 1157 has finished unloading 26th FA Bde at Canton Island. This TF will disband and its ships will form three new TFs:
TF 1014 composed of PC Niagara, AK Coast Farmer, and AK General Halstead will proceed to Tongatapu, embark the 114th RAF base force and deliver it to Lugarville. This force is already assigned to SOPAC and will start prepping for Lugarville immediately
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TF 1052 composed of CA Pensacola, AP Hollbrook, AP Chaurmont, and AP Bloemfontrin will proceed to Upolu, embark the 7th USMC Def Bn, and transport it to Gilli Gilli, Unit has been prepping for this move, and PPs have been paid to transfer it to SWPAC
TF 1076 composed of AP Republic and AP Meigs will proceed to Upolu, embark the 116th USN BF, and proceed to Gilli Gilli.. Unit has been prepping for this move and PPs have been paid to transfer it to SWPAC
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[align=center]Pearl Harbor
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AS Catalina patrol units become available they will be reassigned from PH to Noumea, Lugarville, Baker, and Johnston. Accordinly VP-12 has been transferred to Noumea via Canton.
[align=center]West Coast
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7th BG will fly to PH
TF 1139 has embarked VMF-211, destination Canton. I'm toying with the idea of these guys ending up in the DEI
[align=center]Scorecard
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Time flies when you're having fun!
[align=center]One week into the war - Let's take stock.
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Philippines
The Japanese have command of both air and sea. We cannot reinforce. Therefore, War Plan Orange 3 (WPO-3) is in effect.
Under WPO-3 the mission of the Philippine garrison is to hold the entrance to Manila Bay and deny its use to Japanese naval forces. The main task of the Army is to prevent enemy landings. Failing this, they are to defeat those forces that succeeded in landing. If this fails, the Northern Luzon Force is to engage in delaying action in central Luzon while the Southern Luzon Force impede the Japanese advance up the Bicol Peninsula. Gradually, these forces will withdraw to Bataan. Manila is to be declared an open city and units there are to transfer to the Bataan peninsula. Bataan is the key to Manila Bay and is to be defended to the last extremity.
Malaya - Singapore
Again, the Japanese control both the air and sea. Reinforcement is possible but extremely hazardous. The Japanese have advanced almost at will down the Malay peninsula. Astonishingly, intelligence reported that the Japanese forces were half the size of the defenders. London was dismayed by this information and sent out a special envoy to survey the situation.
The envoy, Sir Buffington Smytin-Smith, reported that the rank and file had lost confidence in General Percival. He was told that, when Percival was urged by his senior engineering officer to fortify the north coast of Singapore Island, the general replied that such fortifications would be "bad for morale". Sir Smytin-Smith recommended that Percival be relieved and be replaced by a more agressive officer. Churchill accepted this advice and, after consulting with the MOD, reached down into the ranks, promoted Col C. M. Wavell to Lt. General, and appointed him as the new commander of the Malay Army. Gen Percival was assigned new duties as 2nd assistant harbormaster at Pitcairn Island.
Netherlands East Indies
At first I thought that this would be another "fight to the death" situation, but now I am beginning to have second thoughts. Four infantry brigades plus several base units are on their way from India and Burma. In the Philippines General Brereton, MacArthur's air commander, has recommended that the B-17s there be evacuated to either Dutch or Australian airfields. These could be sent to Java. Yesterday TF 1139 transporting VMF-221 and its 24 F2A aircraft departed SF for the South Pacific. It too, could end up in the DEI. We'll see.
Port Moresby - Gilli Gilli
My intention is to put these bases to use as unsinkable aircraft carriers. Properly garrisoned, aircraft from these bases can help prevent any further Japanese advance towards Australia, hinder any enemy movement in the Solomons, bomb Rabaul back to the stone age, and provide air cover for the old island hopping act.
LOC West Coast to OZ/NZ
Establishing the line Johnston-Baker-Lugarville-Noumea is well under way. There are already garrisons at Noumea and Johnston. TFs are on the way to deliver troops to Lugarville and Baker. As soon as possible patrol aircraft will be sent to each of these bases. Engineers, fighter aircraft, and additional troops will follow.
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RE: Time flies when you're having fun!
He was told that, when Percival was urged by his senior engineering officer to fortify the north coast of Singapore Island, the general replied that such fortifications would be "bad for morale". Sir Smytin-Smith recommended that Percival be relieved and be replaced by a more agressive officer. Churchill accepted this advice and, after consulting with the MOD, reached down into the ranks, promoted Col C. M. Wavell to Lt. General, and appointed him as the new commander of the Malay Army. Gen Percival was assigned new duties as 2nd assistant harbormaster at Pitcairn Island.
The first part is historical, the later part definitely not. Although Percival's new posting is probably better than being a Japanese POW . . .[:D]
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
--Victor Hugo
--Victor Hugo
Ryujo is bulletproof!
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After Action Report - 13 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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I'm beginning to believe that Ryujo is bulletproof. Every allied aircraft in the far east has taken a shot at her and her paint job has yet to be scratched.
[align=center]Philippines
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Busy day for both sides
[align=center]Elsewhere
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Rabaul - Japanese landings continue
Apamama - Captured by Japanese
After Action Report - 13 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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[/center]I'm beginning to believe that Ryujo is bulletproof. Every allied aircraft in the far east has taken a shot at her and her paint job has yet to be scratched.
[align=center]Philippines
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Busy day for both sides
[align=center]Elsewhere
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Rabaul - Japanese landings continue
Apamama - Captured by Japanese
Plans and ops - 14 Dec 41
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Inteligence, Plans, and Operations - 14 December 1941
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Sig Int of interest
None
Sightings of IJN Carriers
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[align=center]India
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Bombay - 17 AKs arrive from Bengali ports. Bombay is low on supplies but has plenty of fuel, I'm loading 12 AKs with fuel for OZ and sending them, via Padang, to Batavia. Once there, I'll decide if I'm going to use the Port Moresby route or go the long way round.
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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15th Indian Brigade withdrawing from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur to avoid being outflanked by Japanese forces advancing through impassable jungle.
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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CVLRyujo and friends retire eastward. It looks like DDs Electra and Jupiter will getaway to Batavia. Both have system damage, so they'll be sent to Columbo for repair.
TF 1085 loaded with 9000 oil departs Balikpapan bound for Sydney via Perth. Tankers are now queued up at Balikpapan and Palembang so we should soon see lots of oil headed for the lamps of OZ.
[align=center]Philippines
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Units at Manila have begun the withdrawal to Bataan.
[align=center]Palmyra
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TF 1114 has arrived. It will load 115th USAAF BF and transport it to Baker Island
[align=center]Pearl Harbor
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TF 1122 formed and is loading 4th USMC Def Bn. for transport to Baker Island. TF includes 6 PTs reassigned to Baker.
VP-14 transferred to lugarville
[align=center]San Francisco
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TF 1183 formed and is loading 2nd USMC Def Bn for transport to Lugarville via Canton .
Inteligence, Plans, and Operations - 14 December 1941
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Sig Int of interest
None
Sightings of IJN Carriers
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[align=center]India
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Bombay - 17 AKs arrive from Bengali ports. Bombay is low on supplies but has plenty of fuel, I'm loading 12 AKs with fuel for OZ and sending them, via Padang, to Batavia. Once there, I'll decide if I'm going to use the Port Moresby route or go the long way round.
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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15th Indian Brigade withdrawing from Taiping to Kuala Lumpur to avoid being outflanked by Japanese forces advancing through impassable jungle.
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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CVLRyujo and friends retire eastward. It looks like DDs Electra and Jupiter will getaway to Batavia. Both have system damage, so they'll be sent to Columbo for repair.
TF 1085 loaded with 9000 oil departs Balikpapan bound for Sydney via Perth. Tankers are now queued up at Balikpapan and Palembang so we should soon see lots of oil headed for the lamps of OZ.
[align=center]Philippines
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Units at Manila have begun the withdrawal to Bataan.
[align=center]Palmyra
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TF 1114 has arrived. It will load 115th USAAF BF and transport it to Baker Island
[align=center]Pearl Harbor
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TF 1122 formed and is loading 4th USMC Def Bn. for transport to Baker Island. TF includes 6 PTs reassigned to Baker.
VP-14 transferred to lugarville
[align=center]San Francisco
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TF 1183 formed and is loading 2nd USMC Def Bn for transport to Lugarville via Canton .
Japanese ships aren't bulletproof!!!!
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After Action Report - 14 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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How 'bout that!. Jap ships aren't bulletproof after all.! We actually sunk something!
The Japanese have sunk 21 allied ships and the Allies have sunk one of theirs. There is a growing consensus among the naval brass that some effort should be made to improve this ratio.
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The time has come for the B-17s to get out of Dodge. 93rd BS left today for Darwin. '17s at Clark will leave tomorrow.
Elsewhere
Continued fighting at Rabaul
After Action Report - 14 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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How 'bout that!. Jap ships aren't bulletproof after all.! We actually sunk something!
The Japanese have sunk 21 allied ships and the Allies have sunk one of theirs. There is a growing consensus among the naval brass that some effort should be made to improve this ratio.
[align=center]Philippines
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The time has come for the B-17s to get out of Dodge. 93rd BS left today for Darwin. '17s at Clark will leave tomorrow.
Elsewhere
Continued fighting at Rabaul
RE: Japanese ships aren't bulletproof!!!!
[align=center]Inteligence, Plans, and Operations - 15 December 1941
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Sig Int of interest
None
Sightings of Major IJN Units
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[align=center]India
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Karachi - 12 ship convoy loading supplies. This TF will be sent to Batavia via Padang. At that point I'll decide if it takes the PM route or goes the long way round.
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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RAF aircraft and BF at Kuantan transferred to Singapore
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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Naval forces at Soerabaja reorganized into three national squadrons.in order to simpifly command and logistics.
Dutch Squadron - CLs DeRuyter and Tromp, 7DDs
British Squadron - BC Repulse, CLs Durban and Dragon, 3DDs
American Squadron - CA Houston, CLs Boise and Marblehead, 11DDs
4 British DDs damaged in Force Z battle are being sent to Columbo for repair.
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Japanese forces show no inclination to march south from their northern Luzon bases, or march north from Legaspi. General Wainwright still believes main blow will come at Lingayen. US and PA forces are digging in at Lingayen, Tugegarao, and south of Manila. Evacuation of Manila units to Bataan continues.
Evacuation of the 19th BG from Clark delayed due to lack of PPs
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Gull force has arrived and is unloading. Sparrow force approx 3-4 days out. 103 RAN BF intransit from Brisbane
ANZAC naval forces at Cairns: CA Camberra, Cls Perth, Archilles, Leander, Adalaide, 1 DD
CA Australia and DD Voyager enroute from Sydney
DD Stuart enroute from Melbourne
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[align=center]SWPAC
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Upolu
TF 1052 has arrived and is loading 7th USMC Def Bn. When loaded TF will proceed to Gilli Gilli
[align=center]CENPAC
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Palmyra
TF 1114 loading 115th USAAF BF for transit to Baker Island.
Pearl Harbor
TF 1122 loading 4th USMC Def Bn for transit to Baker Island. 6 PTs and AO with 20,500 fuel will accompany.
VP-24 transferred to Johnston Island
[align=center]West Coast
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San Francisco
TF 1183 loading 2nd USMC Def Bn for transport to Lugarville via Canton .
Glorious Jap victory at Tavoy!
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After Action Report - 15 December 1941
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[align=center]India - Burma - Siam
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Japanese bomb hell out of Victoria Point causing much damage to facilities and airfield. This will give their engineers something to do after they take the place. British garrison not bothered by this attack since they were about 300 miles south at the time..
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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Japanese capture of Kuantan threatens to outflank garrison at Kuala Lumpur. Units withdraw to Malacca. Kuantan garrison broken and sent to Singapore to regroup.
Japanese make their move on the DEI , air attacks and landings at Kuching
[align=center]Philippines
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[align=left]Relatively quiet day in the PI
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Elsewhere
Continued fighting at Rabaul
After Action Report - 15 December 1941
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[align=center]India - Burma - Siam
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Japanese bomb hell out of Victoria Point causing much damage to facilities and airfield. This will give their engineers something to do after they take the place. British garrison not bothered by this attack since they were about 300 miles south at the time..
[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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Japanese capture of Kuantan threatens to outflank garrison at Kuala Lumpur. Units withdraw to Malacca. Kuantan garrison broken and sent to Singapore to regroup.
Japanese make their move on the DEI , air attacks and landings at Kuching
[align=center]Philippines
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[align=left]Relatively quiet day in the PI
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Elsewhere
Continued fighting at Rabaul
LOC with OZ shaping up
[align=center]Inteligence, Plans, and Operations - 16 December 1941
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[align=left]Sig Int of interest
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None
Sightings of IJN Carrier Forces
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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Units from Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan withdraw to Malacca
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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The great Batavian bugout beginning to take shape
[align=center]Australia - New Guinea
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Port Moresby
Gull force battalion has arrived from Darwin and is digging in. Sparrow force battalion due 2-3 days. AVDs Childs, Heron, arrive at PM to provide aviation support. AVD Preston despatched to Darwin
Darwin
93rd BS arrives from PI. 7 aircraft ready. Squadron assigned to naval search
[align=center]Philippines
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Japanese forces show no inclination to march south from their northern Luzon bases, or march north from Legaspi. General Wainwright still believes main blow will come at Lingayen. US and PA forces are digging in at Lingayen, Tugegarao, and south of Manila. Evacuation of Manila units to Bataan continues.
Evacuation of the 19th BG from Clark delayed due to lack of PPs
.
[center]SWPAC[/center]
Upolu
TF 1052 has loaded 7th USMC Def Bn and is enroute to Gilli Gilli
TF 1076 has loaded 116th USN BF and is enroute to Gilli Gilli
Note: If DH is set to Gilli Gilli, the computer will select a route north of the Solomons and within range of Japanese aircraft from Truk. I set DH to Cairns and then change DH back to GG when TF is in safe waters.
[center]CENPAC[/center]
Palmyra
TF 1114 has loaded 115th USAAF and is enroute to Baker Island.
[center]Pearl Harbor [/center]
TF 1122 has loaded 4th USMC Def Bn and is enroute to Baker Island. 6 PTs and AO Neosho attached.
San Francisco
TF 1183 has loaded 2nd USMC Def Bn and is enroute to to Lugarville via Canton .
The LOC is beginning to take shape. Troops and patrol aircraft are at, or on the way to,
Port Moresby - Gilli - Noumea - Lugarville - Baker - Johnston
Next I'll send aircraft, engineers, and reinforcements as they become available.
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[align=left]Sig Int of interest
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None
Sightings of IJN Carrier Forces
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore
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Units from Kuala Lumpur and Kuantan withdraw to Malacca
[align=center]Dutch East Indies
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The great Batavian bugout beginning to take shape
[align=center]Australia - New Guinea
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Port Moresby
Gull force battalion has arrived from Darwin and is digging in. Sparrow force battalion due 2-3 days. AVDs Childs, Heron, arrive at PM to provide aviation support. AVD Preston despatched to Darwin
Darwin
93rd BS arrives from PI. 7 aircraft ready. Squadron assigned to naval search
[align=center]Philippines
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Japanese forces show no inclination to march south from their northern Luzon bases, or march north from Legaspi. General Wainwright still believes main blow will come at Lingayen. US and PA forces are digging in at Lingayen, Tugegarao, and south of Manila. Evacuation of Manila units to Bataan continues.
Evacuation of the 19th BG from Clark delayed due to lack of PPs
.
[center]SWPAC[/center]
Upolu
TF 1052 has loaded 7th USMC Def Bn and is enroute to Gilli Gilli
TF 1076 has loaded 116th USN BF and is enroute to Gilli Gilli
Note: If DH is set to Gilli Gilli, the computer will select a route north of the Solomons and within range of Japanese aircraft from Truk. I set DH to Cairns and then change DH back to GG when TF is in safe waters.
[center]CENPAC[/center]
Palmyra
TF 1114 has loaded 115th USAAF and is enroute to Baker Island.
[center]Pearl Harbor [/center]
TF 1122 has loaded 4th USMC Def Bn and is enroute to Baker Island. 6 PTs and AO Neosho attached.
San Francisco
TF 1183 has loaded 2nd USMC Def Bn and is enroute to to Lugarville via Canton .
The LOC is beginning to take shape. Troops and patrol aircraft are at, or on the way to,
Port Moresby - Gilli - Noumea - Lugarville - Baker - Johnston
Next I'll send aircraft, engineers, and reinforcements as they become available.
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The sparrows come home to roost!
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After Action Report - 16 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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[/align]Retreat, dig in
Japanese land further south threatening flanks
retreat, dig in
Guess what the Japanese do then?
[align=center]Philippines
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The Philippine government has been asked to stop providing replacements for the PA. All they can provide is ill trained, poorly equipped men, and the army has enough of those already.
[align=center]SWPAC
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Who came up with the idea of naming these Aussie battalions after birds? Please don't tell me there's a hummingbird or a woodpecker battalion out there.
"What outfit were you with mate?"
"I was with the fighting flycatchers!"
"Ah....yeah....right ....gotta go mate"
[align=center]San Francisco
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TF 1100 carrying 55th FG departs for Cairns via Canton
Elsewhere
Japanese capture Nauru Island
[align=center]Scoreboard
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After Action Report - 16 December 1941
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[align=center]Malaya - Singapore - Borneo
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[align=center]
[/align]Retreat, dig in
Japanese land further south threatening flanks
retreat, dig in
Guess what the Japanese do then?
[align=center]Philippines
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The Philippine government has been asked to stop providing replacements for the PA. All they can provide is ill trained, poorly equipped men, and the army has enough of those already.
[align=center]SWPAC
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Who came up with the idea of naming these Aussie battalions after birds? Please don't tell me there's a hummingbird or a woodpecker battalion out there.
"What outfit were you with mate?"
"I was with the fighting flycatchers!"
"Ah....yeah....right ....gotta go mate"
[align=center]San Francisco
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TF 1100 carrying 55th FG departs for Cairns via Canton
Elsewhere
Japanese capture Nauru Island
[align=center]Scoreboard
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