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The battle rages over Ndini.  Meanwhile an allied ground offensive has begun in Burma........
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/02/42
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW Tama Maru
MSW W.22
 
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ASW attack at 71,99
 
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
 
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
 
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Sub attack at 42,50
 
Japanese Ships
TK Toei Maru, Torpedo hits 1
PC Takuna Maru #7
PG Myoken Maru
 
Allied Ships
SS Perch
 
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Sub attack near Tulagi  at 68,96
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
 
Allied Ships
SS Blackfish, hits 4
 
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TF 22 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru, and is sunk
PC Ch 23, and is sunk
AP Kunimitsu Maru, and is sunk
PC Shonon Maru #11
 
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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 32
B-17E Fortress x 35
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
122 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 30
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 12
A-20B Boston x 32
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 48
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 4 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AK Kamoi Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported
 
Port supply hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
36 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
16 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Nagato
BB Mutsu
BB Ise
CA Atago
CA Myoko
CA Ashigara
CL Kitakami
DD Michishio
DD Fubuki
DD Mutsuki
 
Allied Ships
PT PT-20, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
 
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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101
 
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Atago
BB Ise
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
BB Haruna
 
Allied Ships
AD Dixie, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AVD Mackinac, Shell hits 2,  on fire
PT PT-120, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
PT PT-118, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
528 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3
 
 
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Ground combat at 32,31
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 79861 troops, 848 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1933
 
Defending force 22824 troops, 255 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 489
 
Allied max assault: 2122 - adjusted assault: 2621
 
Japanese max defense: 510 - adjusted defense: 283
 
Allied assault odds: 9 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1507 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Vehicles lost 5
 
Allied ground losses:
805 casualties reported
Guns lost 29
 
 
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
 
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Ground combat at Pagan
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 11310 troops, 40 guns, 597 vehicles, Assault Value = 326
 
Defending force 22354 troops, 250 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 479
 
Allied max assault: 370 - adjusted assault: 52
 
Japanese max defense: 491 - adjusted defense: 671
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Vehicles lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
887 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 23
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/03/42

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22

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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)

Allied Ships
MSW Patna

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ASW attack at 73,103

Japanese Ships
SS I-171, hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Maury
DD Henley
DD Walke
DD O'Brien

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
SS I-171, and is sunk
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22

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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 42
B-17E Fortress x 67


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 62

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
32 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
16 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 6
A-20B Boston x 28
B-25C Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 42


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 34

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
32 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
15 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
 
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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Sub attack near Tulagi  at 68,96
 
Japanese Ships
MSW W.22
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
 
Allied Ships
SS Guardfish, hits 1
 
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
 
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 53
 
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 117
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed, 20 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 39 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
19 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 74,100
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 56
 
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 17
B-25C Mitchell x 31
B-26B Marauder x 36
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed, 11 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 9 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 9 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 17 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
CV Shokaku
CV Zuikaku
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 71
B-17E Fortress x 85
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 94
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
19 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 74,100
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
 
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 7 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed
 

Not sure how far this Burma offensive can go, but I intend to find out. The stack in front of me is almost all artillery units.

The enemy got a surprisingly good attack on Ndini. But not good enough. It will hold. Mo' will have to being in yet more troops or try to evacuate the ones there now.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/42

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22

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Sub attack at 69,97

Japanese Ships
AO Sata
PC Ch 11
PC Ch 7
PG Zuiko Maru
PG Shinko Maru #1
DD Fumizuki
DD Akatsuki

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 4

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Tone
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Yamagumo

Allied Ships
PT PT-23, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
CA Tone
DD Kuroshio
DD Yamagumo
BB Kirishima


Allied ground losses:
912 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 6

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 8
Port supply hits 5

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22

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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)

Allied Ships
MSW Patna

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TF 11 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd USMC Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
D3A Val x 37
B5N Kate x 41

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 7 destroyed, 6 damaged
B5N Kate: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged



Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
11 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
17 x B5N Kate bombing at 10000 feet
19 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd USMC Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 39
G3M Nell x 31
G4M1 Betty x 26

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 7 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
18 x G3M Nell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 17
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-26B Marauder x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 3 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Ise
BB Haruna
BB Nagato

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 1
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 18
A-20B Boston x 29
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 25


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 10
B-26B Marauder x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Ise
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1
CA Ashigara

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 2
BB Nagato
BB Haruna
CL Kitakami

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Atago
BB Ise
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
BB Haruna


Allied ground losses:
262 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Ndini

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 51599 troops, 511 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1093

Defending force 33458 troops, 245 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 671

Japanese max assault: 1976 - adjusted assault: 1036

Allied max defense: 459 - adjusted defense: 508

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
1418 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Vehicles lost 3

Allied ground losses:
598 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at 32,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 66717 troops, 740 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Defending force 28766 troops, 389 guns, 136 vehicles, Assault Value = 411

Allied max assault: 1636 - adjusted assault: 546

Japanese max defense: 355 - adjusted defense: 235

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1281 casualties reported
Guns lost 52

Allied ground losses:
1984 casualties reported
Guns lost 129


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/06/42
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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ASW attack at 69,97
 
Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
 
Allied Ships
SS Sculpin
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Nagato
BB Mutsu
BB Ise
CA Atago
CA Myoko
CA Ashigara
CL Kitakami
DD Michishio
DD Fubuki
DD Mutsuki
 
Allied Ships
AVD Heron, Shell hits 26, and is sunk
 
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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101
 
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Atago
BB Ise
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
BB Haruna
 
 
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8
 
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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Sub attack at 70,98
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
CA Ashigara
 
Allied Ships
SS Finback
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 69
B-25C Mitchell x 56
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 77
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
24 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
20 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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ASW attack at 94,95
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-26
 
Allied Ships
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Gregory
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
DD Waters
DD Ward
DD Litchfield
DD Fox
 
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ASW attack at 94,95
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-26, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Gregory
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
 
 
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Ground combat at Pagan
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 12347 troops, 67 guns, 468 vehicles, Assault Value = 454
 
Defending force 21985 troops, 238 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 467
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/07/42
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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TF 13 encounters mine field at 25934384,68
 
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
 
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ASW attack at 42,50
 
Japanese Ships
PG Koei Maru
 
Allied Ships
SS Perch
 
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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)
 
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 29, and is sunk
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8
 
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)
 
Allied Ships
MSW Patna
 
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TF 2 encounters mine field at 25934384,68
 
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 7
DD Yugure
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 72
B-25C Mitchell x 54
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 132
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
32 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet

Has Mogami abandoned the three divisions at Ndini? Seems unlikely. Will he try to evacuate them? Or is he planning yet another "surge" to try and save face??


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42

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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)

Allied Ships
MSW Patna

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TF 6 encounters mine field at 25934384,68

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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ASW attack at 97,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
AVD Williamson
AVD Hulbert
AVD Thornton
AVD McFarland

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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 12
A-20B Boston x 23
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 50


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 64

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
50 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5485 troops, 180 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 405

Defending force 74550 troops, 685 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1647



Allied ground losses:
265 casualties reported
Guns lost 11


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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 65198 troops, 649 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1627

Defending force 23558 troops, 297 guns, 257 vehicles, Assault Value = 405

Allied max assault: 1444 - adjusted assault: 534

Japanese max defense: 372 - adjusted defense: 358

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
719 casualties reported
Guns lost 43
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
955 casualties reported
Guns lost 21


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Ground combat at Taung Gyi

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2578 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

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

Allied max assault: 72 - adjusted assault: 37

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 37 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Taung Gyi base !!!

Break over: multiple enemy TFs headed back toward Ndini......


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/09/42

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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Akyab (30,29)

Allied Ships
MSW Patna

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TF 68 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #7

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ASW attack at 71,104

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Walke
DD O'Brien
DD Hammann
DD Bailey
DD McCalla
DD Laffey
DD Gwin
DD Meredith

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Sub attack at 23,35

Japanese Ships
AP Nissen Maru
AP Terukuni Maru
PC Kyo Maru #2
PG Shinko Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS KVIII, hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 35

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 112

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 25 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 9 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 15 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 53 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
232 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 140

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 8
A-20B Boston x 23
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-26B Marauder x 42


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 59

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
27 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
15 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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ASW attack at 70,98

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
DD Yamagumo
DD Hagikaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Kagero
DD Mutsuki

Allied Ships
SS Finback


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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4165 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 407

Defending force 72685 troops, 641 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1537



Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 67031 troops, 640 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1535

Defending force 21712 troops, 236 guns, 255 vehicles, Assault Value = 407

Allied max assault: 1442 - adjusted assault: 464

Japanese max defense: 376 - adjusted defense: 440

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1198 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Vehicles lost 3

Allied ground losses:
1084 casualties reported
Guns lost 38

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/42

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TF 63 troops unloading over beach at Irau, 69,98


Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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TF 13 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Fubuki
DD Hagikaze

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ASW attack at 95,94

Japanese Ships
SS I-23

Allied Ships
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Gregory
APD Colhoun

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Sub attack at 95,94

Japanese Ships
SS I-23

Allied Ships
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Gregory
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
DD Waters

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.21
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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Day Air attack on 33rd Division, at 31,31


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 66
P-40E Warhawk x 43


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 8
A-20B Boston x 26
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 41


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
24 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Sub attack near Tulagi at 68,96

Japanese Ships
MSW W.21, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 1

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Sub attack at 120,63

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
DD Mahan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


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Ground combat at Ndini

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 52061 troops, 483 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 1100

Defending force 37475 troops, 282 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 819

Japanese max assault: 1976 - adjusted assault: 1228

Allied max defense: 673 - adjusted defense: 695

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


Japanese ground losses:
643 casualties reported
Guns lost 39
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
676 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
Vehicles lost 5


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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2736 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 408

Defending force 73277 troops, 571 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1308



Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Irau

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2669 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

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

Japanese max assault: 74 - adjusted assault: 38

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Irau base !!!



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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2448 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1304

Defending force 19201 troops, 177 guns, 251 vehicles, Assault Value = 408

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/42

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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ASW attack at 70,98

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Yamagumo
DD Michishio
DD Hagikaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Kagero
CL Kitakami

Allied Ships
SS Finback

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ASW attack near Tulagi at 68,96

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

Allied Ships
SS Shad, hits 4, on fire

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ASW attack at 62,90

Japanese Ships
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Kanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grampus

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TF 6 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
MSW Tokuho Maru #5
MSW W.22
MSW W.19
MSW W.18
MSW W.14
MSW W.11
MSW W.8

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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 7
A-20B Boston x 25
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 41


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
10 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 119,60

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
TK W.S. Miller


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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2966 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 408

Defending force 84198 troops, 615 guns, 574 vehicles, Assault Value = 1662



Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2515 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1661

Defending force 19518 troops, 191 guns, 252 vehicles, Assault Value = 408


Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/13/42

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kirishima
BB Mutsu
BB Ise
CA Tone
CA Myoko
CA Ashigara
CL Kitakami
DD Kagero, Shell hits 3
DD Kuroshio
DD Hagikaze
DD Michishio
DD Yamagumo
DD Fubuki
DD Mutsuki

Allied Ships
PT PT-151, Shell hits 187, and is sunk

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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Yamagumo
DD Michishio
DD Hagikaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Kagero
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Tone
BB Ise
BB Mutsu
BB Kirishima
BB Haruna


Allied ground losses:
316 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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ASW attack at 72,104

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
DD Fanning
DD Dunlap
DD Craven
DD Morris
DD Anderson
DD Farenholt
DD Buchanan
DD Clark
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge

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ASW attack at 119,60

Japanese Ships
SS I-24, hits 5, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan
DD Dale
DD Worden
DD Hull
DD Dewey
DD Lardner
DD Duncan
DD Nicholas

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ASW attack at 95,94

Japanese Ships
SS I-23, hits 2

Allied Ships
APD McKean

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Day Air attack on TF at 75,100

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 50

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 26
B-25C Mitchell x 10
B-26B Marauder x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 12 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 5 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 7
A-20B Boston x 23
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26B Marauder x 40


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 49

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
40 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3116 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 412

Defending force 96056 troops, 634 guns, 1190 vehicles, Assault Value = 1980



Allied ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2575 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1977

Defending force 19796 troops, 198 guns, 254 vehicles, Assault Value = 412


Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/14/42

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TF 13 encounters mine field at Ndini (72,101)

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
DD Hagikaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Kagero
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CA Tone


Allied ground losses:
225 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 3

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 26
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Sub attack at 69,97

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mutsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Michishio
DD Kuroshio
DD Kagero
CL Kitakami
CA Ashigara

Allied Ships
SS Haddock

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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 86

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 4 destroyed
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 10 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 2 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 3 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 33rd Division, at 31,31


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 69
P-40E Warhawk x 44


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 3
A-20B Boston x 36
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-26B Marauder x 41


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 destroyed
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 57

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 31,32

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3229 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 98824 troops, 644 guns, 1327 vehicles, Assault Value = 2082



Allied ground losses:
315 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 87387 troops, 640 guns, 1190 vehicles, Assault Value = 2075

Defending force 20014 troops, 211 guns, 254 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Allied max assault: 1912 - adjusted assault: 781

Japanese max defense: 401 - adjusted defense: 264

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
587 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
941 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 8


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/15/42

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ASW attack at 73,104

Japanese Ships
SS I-168, hits 8, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
DD Clark
DD Selfridge
DD Benham
DD Maury

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 57


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
21 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 31,31


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 74
P-40E Warhawk x 43


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 43

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 193rd USA Tank Battalion, at 31,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 27

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Americal USA Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 43
Ki-49 Helen x 17

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 17 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
11 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 11
A-20B Boston x 27
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-26B Marauder x 41


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
36 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 31,32

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 88646 troops, 633 guns, 1315 vehicles, Assault Value = 1970

Defending force 2136 troops, 0 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 77

Allied max assault: 3734 - adjusted assault: 1888

Japanese max defense: 76 - adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 472 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
960 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 64

Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Apparently, the lone PT boat scared off the invasion TF trying to reinforce Ndini.....
 
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/16/42
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ASW attack at 70,97
 
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 3
 
Allied Ships
SS Grayback
 
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Sub attack at 71,98
 
Japanese Ships
AP Ryuyo Maru
PC Ch 3
 
Allied Ships
SS Swordfish, hits 1,  on fire
 
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ASW attack at 72,100
 
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 3
 
Allied Ships
SS Stingray, hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 58
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 27
 
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pagan , at 31,31
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 66
P-40E Warhawk x 33
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 49
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 5 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 4
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 31,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Americal USA Division, at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
Ki-49 Helen x 18
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
 
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 16
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-26B Marauder x 45
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
B-26B Marauder: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AP Uchide Maru
PG Tosho Maru
AP Tonei Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
PG Santo Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru
AP Banshu Maru #21
AP Tenpei Maru
PG Kyo Maru #10
AP Tamatsu Maru
AP Shinyo Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 1 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,100
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 5
P-38G Lightning x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 11
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Ryuyo Maru
AP Mizuho Maru
AP Miyadono Maru
AP Reiyo Maru
PC Ch 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 39
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 26
 
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 111
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed, 21 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 7 destroyed, 12 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 16 destroyed, 60 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
 2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2
 
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101
 
Japanese Ships
PG Kyo Maru #10
PG Santo Maru
PG Tosho Maru
PC Kyo Maru #11, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
PC Shonan Maru #6
PC Shonon Maru #10
AP Banshu Maru #21
AP Chojun Maru
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Daijukyo Maru
AP Eli Maru
AP Unkai Maru #3,  on fire
AP Yamafuku Maru
AP Fukusei Maru
AP Shinyo Maru,  on fire
AP Meikai Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru
AP Tonei Maru,  on fire
AP Uchide Maru
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru
 
Allied Ships
PT PT-155
 
 
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Ground combat at 30,33
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 2458 troops, 63 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 814
 
Defending force 24376 troops, 54 guns, 1317 vehicles, Assault Value = 690
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
578 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 32
 

Japs fail to secure Ndini sea lanes, fail to unload troops again. P-38 Lightnings taste first blood......


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/42

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Sub attack at 70,97

Japanese Ships
AP Tsuiba Maru
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Kanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

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ASW attack at 71,98

Japanese Ships
AP Nachisan Maru
AP Tenran Maru
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Kanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 9
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 7
CL Yubari, Shell hits 9
DD Kuroshio, Shell hits 26, and is sunk
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 2
DD Oite
DD Hayate, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Asanagi, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Shell hits 1
CA Astoria
CLAA Juneau
CLAA San Juan, Shell hits 1
CL Concord, Shell hits 2
DD O'Bannon
DD Meredith
DD Laffey, Shell hits 3
DD Buchanan
DD McCalla
DD Farenholt
DD Woodworth
DD Bailey
DD Caldwell
DD Anderson
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Walke
DD Morris
DD Mugford
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Maury
DD Benham
DD Reid

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 4
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 4
CL Yubari, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Oite, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Hayate, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Shell hits 1
CA Astoria
CLAA Juneau, Shell hits 1
CLAA San Juan
CL Concord
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 2
DD Meredith, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan
DD McCalla
DD Farenholt
DD Woodworth
DD Bailey
DD Caldwell
DD Anderson
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Walke
DD Morris
DD Mugford
DD Henley
DD Craven
DD Maury, Shell hits 1
DD Benham
DD Reid

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Sub attack at 71,99

Japanese Ships
AP Tamashima Maru
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Kanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Snapper

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 66
B-25C Mitchell x 51


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported

Runway hits 34

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
45 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 33rd Division, at 32,32


Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 14
P-40E Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hurricane II bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Hurricane II bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Division, at 31,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 28

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd USMC Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-49 Helen x 9

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Americal USA Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
Ki-49 Helen x 10

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14

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

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 6 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 45
P-38G Lightning x 16
B-25C Mitchell x 30
B-26B Marauder x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 14 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Daihachikyo Maru
PC Ch 3
AP Yamafuku Maru
AP Reiyo Maru
AP Chojun Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Meiyo Maru
AP Daijukyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Tonei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Eli Maru
AP Unkai Maru #3, on fire
PC Shonan Maru #6
AP Meikai Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 6
A-20B Boston x 28
B-25C Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 46


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
247 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 58

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
34 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
11 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Ndini , at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 2

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 72,100

Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Stingray

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
PG Kyo Maru #10
PG Santo Maru
PG Tosho Maru
PC Shonan Maru #6
PC Shonon Maru #10
PC Ch 3
AP Banshu Maru #21
AP Chojun Maru, on fire
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Daijukyo Maru, on fire
AP Eli Maru
AP Meiyo Maru
AP Miyadono Maru
AP Mizuho Maru
AP Oigawa Maru
AP Reiyo Maru
AP Ryuyo Maru
AP Unkai Maru #3, on fire
AP Yamafuku Maru
AP Fukusei Maru
AP Shinyo Maru
AP Meikai Maru
AP Meizan Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru
AP Tonei Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Uchide Maru
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru

Allied Ships
PT PT-155

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 30,33

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 24981 troops, 281 guns, 408 vehicles, Assault Value = 822

Defending force 62958 troops, 386 guns, 1286 vehicles, Assault Value = 1313

Japanese max assault: 1134 - adjusted assault: 634

Allied max defense: 1333 - adjusted defense: 580

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
3367 casualties reported
Guns lost 86
Vehicles lost 24

Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Pagan

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4675 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 314

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

Allied max assault: 91 - adjusted assault: 366

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 366 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied forces CAPTURE Pagan base !!!



Is the Jap division cutoff, or the allied army??

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/18/42

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ASW attack at 72,100

Japanese Ships
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Kanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Stingray

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 69,97

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Peto

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 69,97

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #11, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Peto

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack near Tulagi at 68,96

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta

Allied Ships
SS Gunnel

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 58
B-25C Mitchell x 41


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 55

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
19 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on 28th Chinese Division, at 31,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 29

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT PT-155

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A6M2 Zero attacking at 100 feet
4 x A6M2 Zero attacking at 100 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 5
A-20B Boston x 23
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-26B Marauder x 41


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
24 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
9 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at 30,33

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4762 troops, 66 guns, 144 vehicles, Assault Value = 641

Defending force 62887 troops, 391 guns, 1290 vehicles, Assault Value = 1308

Japanese max assault: 84 - adjusted assault: 40

Allied max defense: 1329 - adjusted defense: 529

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
528 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 21

Allied ground losses:
368 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/19/42

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 27 encounters mine field at Ndini (72,101)

TF 27 troops unloading over beach at Ndini, 72,101


Japanese Ships
PG Nikkai Maru
PC Ch 3
PC Shonan Maru #6
PG Santo Maru

Coastal Guns at Ndini, 72,101, firing at TF 27
2490 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 3, Shell hits 3, on fire
PG Nikkai Maru, Shell hits 14
PG Kyo Maru #10
PG Kanko Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AP Yoshinogawa Maru
PC Shonon Maru #10, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
PG Tosho Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Tateyama Maru
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Shinyo Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Reiyo Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire
PC Shonan Maru #6, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP Daihachikyo Maru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
2993 casualties reported
Guns lost 20

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
PG Kanko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Kyo Maru #10
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Santo Maru
PG Tosho Maru
PC Shonan Maru #6, on fire
PC Ch 3, on fire
AP Banshu Maru #21
AP Chojun Maru
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Daijukyo Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Eli Maru
AP Meiyo Maru
AP Miyadono Maru
AP Mizuho Maru
AP Oigawa Maru
AP Reiyo Maru, on fire
AP Ryuyo Maru
AP Tama Maru #2
AP Tamashima Maru
AP Tateyama Maru
AP Tatsujin Maru
AP Tenran Maru
AP Toyo Maru #2
AP Tsuiba Maru
AP Tsunushima Maru
AP Tsuyama Maru
AP Unkai Maru #3, heavy damage
AP Yamafuku Maru
AP Yoshinogawa Maru
AP Fukusei Maru
AP Shinyo Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Meikai Maru
AP Meizan Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru
AP Tonei Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kaifuku Maru
AP Nachisan Maru
AP Uchide Maru
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru

Allied Ships
PT PT-155, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 5 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #11, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 33
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 98

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 6 destroyed, 14 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 6 destroyed, 34 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
128 casualties reported

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 56

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
16 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Chinese Division, at 31,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 43

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
18 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Reef island at 73,101


Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 16
P-38G Lightning x 4
B-25C Mitchell x 36
B-26B Marauder x 54


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Uchide Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Banshu Maru #21, Bomb hits 1
AP Tenran Maru
AP Tamashima Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chojun Maru
AP Tateyama Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tama Maru #2, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tonei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Santo Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Toyo Maru #2, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yamafuku Maru
PC Shonan Maru #6, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yoshinogawa Maru
AP Reiyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Meiyo Maru
AP Tatsujin Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
242 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 2
A-20B Boston x 36
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-26B Marauder x 40


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 69

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
16 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
8 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
15 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Reef island at 73,101


Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 2
P-38G Lightning x 22
B-25C Mitchell x 24
B-26B Marauder x 40


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Tatsujin Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 3, on fire
AP Kikuryu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Santo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Shinyo Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Chojun Maru
AP Tama Maru #2, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Daijukyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Meikai Maru
AP Ryuyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tateyama Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Mizuho Maru
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Tenran Maru
AP Miyadono Maru

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Reef island at 73,101


Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 24


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Nikkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Uchide Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tsuiba Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru
AP Reiyo Maru, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 30,33

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 24491 troops, 304 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 1075

Defending force 62611 troops, 380 guns, 1297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1310

Japanese max assault: 304 - adjusted assault: 114

Allied max defense: 1332 - adjusted defense: 690

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
3183 casualties reported
Guns lost 129
Vehicles lost 12

Allied ground losses:
321 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Ndini

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 40387 troops, 391 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 973

Defending force 65276 troops, 541 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 1483


Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/20/42

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TF 71 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
DD Arashi
DD Yugumo

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ndini at 72,101

Japanese Ships
PG Kyo Maru #10, Shell hits 6, on fire
PG Tosho Maru, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
AP Banshu Maru #21, on fire
AP Chojun Maru, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Eli Maru, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Meiyo Maru
AP Miyadono Maru
AP Mizuho Maru
AP Oigawa Maru
AP Reiyo Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Ryuyo Maru, on fire
AP Tatsujin Maru, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
AP Tenran Maru
AP Toyo Maru #2, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
AP Tsuiba Maru
AP Tsunushima Maru, Shell hits 24, and is sunk
AP Tsuyama Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Unkai Maru #3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yamafuku Maru
AP Yoshinogawa Maru
AP Fukusei Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP Meikai Maru
AP Meizan Maru
AP Tamatsu Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire
AP Kaifuku Maru
AP Nachisan Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Uchide Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Kikuryu Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CLAA Juneau, Shell hits 1
CLAA San Diego
CLAA San Juan
CL Concord
DD O'Bannon
DD Gwin
DD Farenholt
DD Woodworth
DD Bailey
DD Caldwell
DD Anderson
DD Hammann
DD O'Brien
DD Walke
DD Morris
DD Maury
DD Ellet
DD Lang
DD Stack
DD Sterett
DD Wilson
DD Perkins
DD Reid
DD Phelps

Japanese ground losses:
416 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 101

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 8 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 destroyed, 28 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
16 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Americal USA Division, at 72,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-49 Helen x 14

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23

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

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 7
A-20B Boston x 22
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-26B Marauder x 40


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 43

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
30 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
10 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 72,100


Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 21


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Santo Maru, on fire
PG Kanko Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 71,101

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 31
P-38G Lightning x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 21
B-26B Marauder x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Unkai Maru #3, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Fukusei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Meizan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 32,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 35796 troops, 377 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 939

Defending force 21643 troops, 230 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 468

Allied max assault: 724 - adjusted assault: 504

Japanese max defense: 465 - adjusted defense: 354

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
925 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
804 casualties reported
Guns lost 28

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/21/42

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TF 24 encounters mine field at Tulagi (68,96)

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki
DD Minazuki
DD Satsuki
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri
DD Usugumo
DD Ariake
DD Hamakaze

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Naval bombardment of Ndini, at 72,101

Allied Ships
CA Quincy
CA New Orleans
CA Houston
CA Indianapolis
CA Astoria
CA Portland

Japanese ground losses:
213 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 5 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
212 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
20 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 75

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington III: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 36


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Chinese Division, at 32,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 33

Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 11
Spitfire Vb x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 11 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 5 damaged

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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 11
A-20B Boston x 37
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-26B Marauder x 33


Allied aircraft losses
A-20B Boston: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
11 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
15 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
19 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 70,99


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kaifuku Maru
AP Tsuiba Maru
AP Meiyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 32,32

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41221 troops, 381 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 873

Defending force 20556 troops, 175 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 435

Allied max assault: 781 - adjusted assault: 301

Japanese max defense: 265 - adjusted defense: 73

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
801 casualties reported
Guns lost 42
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
434 casualties reported
Guns lost 11


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at 30,33

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 50819 troops, 397 guns, 954 vehicles, Assault Value = 1341

Defending force 48726 troops, 372 guns, 414 vehicles, Assault Value = 879


Japanese ground losses:
289 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

USN sub scores twice! In the critical Solomons-Santa Cruz gauntlet.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/22/42

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Sub attack at 69,97

Japanese Ships
CVL Zuiho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Arare
DD Arashi
DD Urakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Shiranuhi
DD Yugumo
BB Hiei

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

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ASW attack at 71,97

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze
DD Hatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Salmon

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Sub attack at 68,97

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Arare
DD Arashi
DD Urakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Shiranuhi
DD Yugumo
CVL Shoho

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
331 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 108

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
15 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
22 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Moulmein , at 29,35

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 66

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington III: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 67

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Wellington III bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 34


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Division, at 32,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 12

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Lae , at 54,87


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 2
A-20B Boston x 35
B-25C Mitchell x 31


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
5 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
10 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-20B Boston bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet

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Ground combat at 30,33

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51088 troops, 402 guns, 954 vehicles, Assault Value = 1364

Defending force 48800 troops, 373 guns, 421 vehicles, Assault Value = 891


Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Guns lost 3