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I tend to agree with 1275Ppsi's logic, but not the conclusion of "faking" a strong defense. IMHO causing more pain here  will cause Andy to take much longer to launch successive attacks. 

The geography of the HI means that you will likely have to expose the Combined Fleet for at least 1 turn at any rate, unless you want to sit them in a port far away from Luzon, if not he just port bombs you with B-24 and B-29s.

I'd look for a way to stage the CF into position, and then overwhelm him with small surface TFs.  I'd also look to defend PI with as much AC as can be replaced in 2-3 months.  It looks to me that Andy is making the same mistake he made at the Marianas, except he brought a bigger hammer this time.

Good luck, and Happy Hunting!

Not sure that throwing Reppus and sending the fleet in PI would do the difference. But, you can not delay Allies with no reacting there.

I would suggest hybrid plan - move some fighers there and locate them at Clark field - make a Scot to pay hard for air supperiority. It seems that he sweeps PI with carrier based ac, right? If you wear his CV figher force than you can delay him... fleet should be used ONLY for cripples and TFs out of position IMHO...

You have to hit him while you can hurt him and you can hurt him best as long as he has no (or only long range) land-based air support. Once he has established his position on Luzon you will most likely get little more opportunities to bring short and medium range attack forces effectively into position against any future moves. And this includes ships and planes, so I'd say strike now while he is limited to his naval assets.

Instead of Reppus you could load just Zeke Kamis on the Taiho, give it a cautios Admiral as TF commander, make his carriers react and have your Reppus LR-CAP it. Of course, this works only if your carrier does not react out of the LR-CAP range and the airbases are not shrouded in, but at least the Kamis should strike anyway.
If your airfields on Formosa are operational again you could base you better fighters there and LR-CAP your fleet from there while it tries to interdict the landings.

Your attack air should try to wear down his naval air arm again and you could use some 'fake' TFs to bleed his ops points. After the bombardments his battleships will have only ammo for one more surface engagement - you might send some PGs or whatever to waste those and then bring your SC TFs. Similarly, such dummy TFs could soften up the results of his bombardments TFs. You might also have a look at the TF numbers as IIRC lower TF numbers attack first - so dummy TFs first to make him waste his ammo, and then the main fleet. But he will bring dedicated SC TFs as well and he can replenish from AEs, so not much room to exploit this either.

If he comes with such a huge force (20 Divisions), you have to act quick as he might have his first bases on D-Day (next turn I guess from your last screenshot) +2 or 4, operational airfields with many planes a day or two later. You will have not much time to bring your strike capabilities to bear.

Good look in whatever path you take!

PzB
do you happen to have any CVE or CVL left for sacrificial purposes? if so, wouldn't a single CVE suffice to make at least one allied TF react out of CAP range, leaving the landing force without air cover? probably very gamey, but nevertheless much better than leading Taiho to the slaughter.
first post here, but long time reader of your AAR.

i would vote for your option if the date is not so close to the historical end. The good thing with the 20 divisions loaded on the transports is they will suffer during the disembarking (Andy likes to unload troops in the wawes - if 1st wave is not enough then he will land 2nd... that is why you need to guess right where he will land). Then, those troops are prepared for the PI and will take one month (at least) until he occupy and establish strong base at PI. This gives you another month and Andy will must set new targets for preparation no earlier than that.... trust me, PP are very important for ground combat.

On the other hand, Andy wants those lvl 5 AFs that he can bomb HI with hundreds of B-29 and ruin PzBs war economy. Don't think he will bother with small AFs in central PI or in southern Luzon (if they aren't expanded). I would try to defend all AFs big enough for allied monsters as long as i can. Cant say anything about P-51 range and i don't know if they can fly from Manila or Clark field. If they can't that means these two AFs are only secondary important targets for him and i would rather defend Aparri, Lingayen etc than Manila.

Reppus and Shindens can weaken enemy air offensive (lets hope!) - if not stop it. Yo have to judge well what is worth more to you:

- all out defence where you can delay Allies for few weeks and deplete his Hellcat/Corsair CAP and denie use of PI AFs for certain time; and loosing your fighers which can defend HI

- let Andy to capture PI relativly (sp?) "easy" and save your fighter force for upcoming air offensive against HI....

Not sure that anyone of us knows the right answer... i guess you will be the first one![;)]

Appreciate your input [&o] Nice to see you posting Distiller! [:)] Also long time Herbie-San has visited us!

The enemy has landed in 2!!!! location on the North and North Eastern tip of the Philippines;

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Tuguegarao; 9 Forts. Mountain terrain.
Japanese Assault Value = 576 on Day 1.

Air reinforcements are incoming but nothing else can be spared.

Allied forces Day 1 - 80019 troops, 579 guns, 115 vehicles, Assault Value = 2078
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Aparri; 9 Forts. Clear Terrain.
Japanese Assault Value = 305 on Day 1.

Air reinforcements on the way and 244th Division (70% strength) is one days march away.
The 5th Armoured Div (65% strength) and one inf regiment (65% strength) and one Coastal Gun Regiment are 2? days march away.

Allied forces Day 1 - 142830 troops, 1704 guns, 182 vehicles, Assault Value = 4054
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I'm not overly worried about Tuguegarao, mountain terrain and strong defenses including a tank regiment. It's a size 3(3) AF.
Aparri on the other hand is were the bulk of the enemy troops disembarket and it's a clear hex. I've been marching my reinforcements here for quite some time and within a few days it will have ca 1000 AP and an armoured div and a Coastal Gun Regiment. Not sure if it's enough [&:] Aparri is a size 6(3) AF and Andy wants it.

Been reading your advice with interest and agrees with most of what is said.
I feel that we have to do our best to hurt and delay Andy; as always [;)] Will try to do it under cover of 'Tojo Weather'
without destroying the Combined Fleet completely.

See screenie for more detailed battle plan!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/18/45

Night Surface Combat

Night Time Surface Combat at 48,50

Japanese Ships
PC PC-38, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
AK Charles J. Colden, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
AK Henry Villard, Shell hits 1
AK Indian Island
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
MSW Togo Maru, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
BB Wisconsin
BB Richelieu
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
CA Houston
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Caperton
DD Converse
DD Cony
DD Cotten
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,50

Japanese Ships
PG Tamo Maru #7, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CV Bon Homme Richard
CV Antietam
CVL Cowpens
CLAA Juneau
CL Santa Fe
DD Ringgold
DD John Rodgers
DD Rooks
DD Rowe
DD Sigsbee
DD Smalley
DD Spence
DD Strong
DD David Taylor
DD Terry
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,49

Japanese Ships
MSW W.39, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CV Bunker Hill
CV Intrepid
CVL Princeton
CLAA Flint
CL Cleveland
DD Allen M. Sumner
DD Ault
DD Borie
DD Collett
DD Cooper
DD Drexler
DD English
DD Douglas Fox
DD Gainard
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Night Bombardments

Naval bombardment of Tuguegarao, at 46,50

Allied Ships
CA Detroit
CA Minneapolis
CA Alaska

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 6
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Naval bombardment of Aparri, at 46,49 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA Houston
CL Nashville
CL Phoenix
BB Richelieu, Shell hits 1
BB Wisconsin
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 6
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Naval bombardment of Tuguegarao, at 46,50

Allied Ships
CA Wichita
BB New York
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Day Bombardments

Naval bombardment of Tuguegarao, at 46,50

Allied Ships
CA Wichita
BB New York
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 27
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 12
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Invasions

TF 1016 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)

Allied Ships
MSW Kelowna
MSW Lockeport
DE Gendreau
DE Currier
DE Barber
DE Paul G. Baker
LST LST-179, Mine hits 1, on fire
DE Wiseman

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
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TF 1026 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)

Allied Ships
DE Parle

Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1004
TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

113 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(R) LCS(L)-13
LCI(R) LCS(L)-11
LCI(R) LCS(L)-12
DM Lindsey

Allied ground losses:
409 casualties reported
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TF 1016 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)

TF 1016 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied Ships
MSW Kelowna
MSW Lockeport
DE Gendreau
DE Frybarger
DE Cronin
DE Paul G. Baker

Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1016
160 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Fieberling
DE Paul G. Baker, Shell hits 2
DE Barber, Shell hits 2

Allied ground losses:
2073 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1004
TF 1004 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
274 casualties reported
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TF 1016 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)

TF 1016 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied Ships
MSW Kelowna
MSW Lockeport
DE Paul G. Baker

Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1016
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Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1026
TF 1026 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1026 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

193 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Eversole
LST LST-474, Shell hits 4
LST LST-469, Shell hits 6
LST LST-461, Shell hits 1
LST LST-460, Shell hits 1
DE Parle, Shell hits 4
LCI(R) LCS(L)-127
LCI(R) LCS(L)-28, Shell hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
3634 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1029
TF 1029 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

368 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(R) LCS(L)-20, Shell hits 6
DE O'Neill
DE Roberts
LCI(R) LCS(L)-21, Shell hits 2
LST LST-342, Shell hits 6, on fire
LCI(R) LCS(L)-25

Allied ground losses:
1969 casualties reported
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TF 1032 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied Ships
MSW Sheldrake
DE Stafford

Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1032
173 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Straus
LST LST-740
DE Stafford, Shell hits 6
LST LST-674
DM Harry F. Bauer
LST LST-636
LST LST-635, Shell hits 1
DM Robert H. Smith
LCI(G) LCI(G)-456, Shell hits 4
LCI(G) LCI(G)-460
LST LST-599

Allied ground losses:
2111 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1041
TF 1041 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1041 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

179 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LSM LSM-418, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-442, Shell hits 6, on fire
LSM LSM-376
AVD San Pablo, Shell hits 1, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-769
CL Raleigh
LSM LSM-364, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
LSM LSM-361
DD Sampson
LCI(R) LCI(R)-651, Shell hits 5, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
2384 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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TF 1053 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1053 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied Ships
MSW Hazard
MSW Gladiator
MSW Gayety
MSW Fixity
MSW Defense
MSW Superior
MSW Strength
MSW Staunch

Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1053
43 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LSM LSM(R)-199, Shell hits 6, on fire

Allied ground losses:
497 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1061
TF 1061 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1061 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1062
TF 1062 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1062 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)
TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied Ships
MSW Penguin
MSW Strive
DE Willmarth
DE Underhill
DE Holton
DD Roe
AK Halaula Victory, Mine hits 1

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1077
95 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-437
CA Tuscaloosa

Allied ground losses:
2403 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Aparri, 46,49, firing at TF 1090
TF 1090 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1093
TF 1093 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

305 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Bache, Shell hits 2
LST LST-203, Shell hits 5
LST LST-43, Shell hits 3
DD Aulick

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
3215 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1097
TF 1097 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

367 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Zellars
DD Abbot
DD Downes
DD Waldron
LSM LSM-355, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LSM LSM-353, Shell hits 2
APD Hunter Marshall, Shell hits 2

Allied ground losses:
2215 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 2
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Coastal Guns at Tuguegarao, 46,50, firing at TF 1107
TF 1107 troops unloading over beach at Tuguegarao, 46,50

158 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(R) LCS(L)-36
DD Stephen Potter, Shell hits 3
LSM LSM-54, Shell hits 4, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
145 casualties reported
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Air Combat

Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 9

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 3 damaged
C6N Myrt: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
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Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 53

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 45
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Day Air attack on Aparri , at 46,49

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 20

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13
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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 23

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 17

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
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Day Air attack on 103rd/A Division, at 46,50

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on 61st Ind.Mixed/A Brigade, at 46,49

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 61st Ind.Mixed/A Brigade, at 46,49

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 47
F6F Hellcat x 5
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
TBM Avenger x 47

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 61st Ind.Mixed/B Brigade, at 46,50

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9
F6F Hellcat x 87
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
TBM Avenger x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Day Air attack on 34th Division, at 46,50

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 44,50

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Havana Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 44,50

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kinka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zeke x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F Hellcat x 14
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zeke: 4 destroyed

Allied Ships
LST LST-355, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 15
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F Hellcat x 14
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 15 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Calvin Austin
AK Kota Inten
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,48

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-49 Helen x 7

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 44
F6F Hellcat x 8
F4U-1 Corsair x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 14 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Savo Island
CVE Fanshaw Bay
CVE Kalinin Bay
CVE Barnes

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F Hellcat x 34
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed

Allied Ships
AP Noble
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
F6F Hellcat x 43
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 13

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 13 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Rodman Coleman
LST LST-356
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Tjisadane, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed

Allied Ships
DE Roberts
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,48

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-49 Helen x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 38
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 damaged
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Ground Combat

Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 81255 troops, 929 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2216

Defending force 60076 troops, 604 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 1338

Allied ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 9
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Ground combat at Camranh Bay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12263 troops, 353 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2550

Defending force 38061 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 527

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Kompong Trach

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3628 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Defending force 2527 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Allied max assault: 51 - adjusted assault: 106

Japanese max defense: 10 - adjusted defense: 10

Allied assault odds: 10 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
367 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tuguegarao

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15513 troops, 258 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 576

Defending force 80019 troops, 579 guns, 115 vehicles, Assault Value = 2078

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Aparri

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 12209 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 305

Defending force 142830 troops, 1704 guns, 182 vehicles, Assault Value = 4054

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
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Strike Plan!

The Fast Battle Squadron (30kt) was the only one that could reach Aparri invasion beaches in a sprint.
It may encounter overwhelming enemy forces. Our light patrol TFs have been engaging enemy fleets for days in skirmishes
and enemy fleets launched bombardments tonight.

THIS is the time to strike. The enemy is of guard, buys protecting his fleet and as vulnerable as he will ever get.

The Main Battle Fleet with the Yamato can only move 4(4) hexes, the Fuso only managing 22 knots. I'm still trying to send
them 5 hexes into Aparri. Sometimes TFs manage 1 hex more than the average movement allowance. This is the best I could do.

The 2nd Battle Fleet with many of our lightly damaged vessels moved 1 hex shorter than I hoped she would and ended up 6 hexes away from Aparri. (I wanted to achieve surprise and keep them away from enemy strike ac). So the fleet will line up for a strike just north of Aparri, hoping to catch something here [&o]

The Yamashiro has been spotted, so we have to assume the enemy has been alerted...if Andy watched the entire combat replay that is [:'(] All our TFs will retreat into Takao, our size 9 port/airfield. I have also dispatched numerous subs and patrol type TFs into the area.

Nothing more for me to do than open the next turn...[:o]

PS! Pauk, Clark is CLOSED and I don't have the engineers to re-open it soon enough. Manila and Lingayen are operational.

PzB,

I think that you don't have to worry much about the invasion of Luzon...

Andy did not fly enough ground attacks against your forces before the landings to take Aparri and Tuguegarao in time. He should have done this both against the invasion targets and adjacent hexes (the WITP-way to fly 'interdiction'). Thus we'll probably see another stalemate even without a committment of the Japanese fleet.

And please, could you post a screenie of 244th IJA Division? I've never seen one of the Japanese "militia" divisions in WITP. Just curious what they do look like!

K

Well, this was a helluva turn!

Not sure were to start, will not have time to process the turn before tonight at earliest.

1. Weather was almost clear all over the map.
2. Enemy carriers only had very few ac on naval attack.
3. We had the first Yamato vs Iowa class battleship engagements.
4. Naval combat went better than expected, too bad I didn't leave the TFs in Aparro into the day.
5. Our Air Force delivered a strong punch.
6. More than half of our bombers stayed home despite the perfect opportunities.
7. Enemy shock attack at Tuguegarao reduced forts 4 level!
8. Enemy shock attack by 180k enemy troops at Aparro captured the base. Unfortunately your predicitions didn't come through Kerreguelen. Personally I hoped we could hold for 2-3 days at most!

The problem with defending the Philippines is that the South Area Army in Manila has sucked in most of the supplies
and only 'deliveres' what the other bases need. After the bombardments yesterday Aparro had only 250 supplies left and this
completely diluted their defensive capabilities.

With 3-400k enemy troops in Luzon it will take no longer to get to Manila than the time it takes to march there [8|]
Andy is constantly using this 'follow' order for his tank regiments. Bloody annoying it is!!

Will post the entire combat report shortly.

Clash of Titans

I hope for you that your plans do work. But I am afraid the bulk of the combined fleet will see action for the last time if they can not get out of the way fast enough after the night actions. 

ORIGINAL: PzB


7. Enemy shock attack at Tuguegarao reduced forts 4 level!
8. Enemy shock attack by 180k enemy troops at Aparro captured the base. Unfortunately your predicitions didn't come through Kerreguelen. Personally I hoped we could hold for 2-3 days at most!

Well, that was indeed a surprise - I did not expect Andy to shock attack that early. And seems that he has brought enough tanks, artillery and combat engineers along and unloaded them in the first landing turn.

K

ORIGINAL: PzB

7. Enemy shock attack at Tuguegarao reduced forts 4 level!

wonder how he did that... were the forts reduced by his engineers are did his assault reduce the forts. When I achieve a 3:1 for example, the forts still only drop by 1 level.

Yes, the share size of the enemy landings was more than enough to overwhelm our defenders.

I have not been able to afford to place sufficiently supplies into the Philippines, Palaus or Marianas.
All these places are now vulnerable due to low supply levels. The Inner Defensive Perimeter has priority
and unfortunately this is the way it has to be.

Some 70k supplies in Luzon, but Manila is holding onto most of them and 250 B-29s is enough to torch the
'local' supply depots. In future games I would strive to place Army HQ at Aparri and Legaspi as well as in Manila
and stock these HQs with 150k supplies each.

Will spend some time now considering what to do next. Formosa and Okinawas have adequate supply levels and I'd like to
fall back behind them and produce Reppus and Shindens. By some miracle we still have a fleet left [:)]
In retrospect my initial assumption that Luzon could not be held was right, and we have managed to hurt the enemy.
Now we will attempt to dish out some more damage, delay - delay and delay his advances and prepare for the next battle.

Not counting merchants and landing crafts, this is a rough estimate of damaged/sunk enemy Naval ships today:

4 enemy cve's hit by kamikazes, one likely to sink.
2 enemy battleships at least moderately damaged; North Carolina and Richelieu.
2 enemy light cruisers heavily damaged.
1 enemy dd sunk, 3-4 more damaged.
4 enemy de's sunk
2 AGP sunk, 1 damaged
3 MSW sunk, several damaged

The closest enemy port is Saigon...so the heavily damaged ships are in serious trouble.

Our own casualties includes;
BB Yamato with 45 sys damage.
BBs Fuso and Yamashiro moderately damaged.
BB Mutsu may sink.
CA Takao heavy but not critical damaged
1 light cruiser moderately damaged
5-6 destroyers with medium to heavy damage
1 sub sunk
Several MSW and patrol crafts.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/19/45

I have edited all the enemy landings and small actions to focus on the important battles!

Surface Combat

Our Main Battle Fleet was superior to the enemy who nevertheless landed the first non-decisive hits!

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 5
BB Yamato, Shell hits 1
BB Fuso, Shell hits 1
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 1
CA Takao, Shell hits 1
DD Kusunoki
DD Odake
DD Hatsuzakura, Shell hits 1
DD Kaba
DD Hatsuume
DD Yaezakura
DD Tochi
DD Yadake
DD Katsura

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 1
BB Wisconsin, Shell hits 3
BB Richelieu, Shell hits 3
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 2
CL Nashville, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Houston
DD Bush
DD Callaghan
DD Caperton, Shell hits 1
DD Converse
DD Cony
DD Cotten, Shell hits 1
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The Yamato took 1 16" hit from 4000 yards that caused some 30 sys damage, 30 flood and firts.
The Wisconsin only took small caliber hits from the Yamato at 4-6000 yards.

North Carolina took several 16" hits from the Mutsu and landed a few in return that almost crippled her.
The Richelieu took 2 14" hits and hit the Fuso with 1 or 2 15" shells.
The Takao was pummeled by 6" hits but gutted the Phoenix in return.

Our destroyers were inferior to the enemy, but fought well.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Yamato, Shell hits 8, on fire
BB Fuso, Shell hits 7, on fire
BB Yamashiro, Shell hits 5
CA Takao, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kusunoki, Shell hits 2
DD Odake, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hatsuzakura, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Kaba, Shell hits 6, on fire
DD Hatsuume
DD Yaezakura, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Tochi, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yadake, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Katsura

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 9, on fire
BB Wisconsin, Shell hits 10
BB Richelieu, Shell hits 5
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
CA Houston, Shell hits 3
DD Bush, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Callaghan, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Caperton, Shell hits 1
DD Converse, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Cony
DD Cotten
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The fast Battle Squadron first sank a small picket TF:

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya
CA Nachi
CA Kako
CL Sakawa
CL Kiso
DD Natsuzuki
DD Minegumo
DD Isonami
DD Oboro
DD Minazuki
DD Yunagi
DD Kiji

Allied Ships
DE Albert T. Harris, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DE Traw, Shell hits 60, and is sunk
DE Stern, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
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The an indecisive battle with the enemy main fleet followd. Despite surprise little was
achieved. I have no given up getting my 80-90 exp battleships to hit even burning enemy battleships
at short range. Something doesn't work too well here.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Nachi, Shell hits 2
CA Kako
CL Sakawa, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Kiso, Shell hits 3
DD Natsuzuki
DD Minegumo
DD Isonami
DD Oboro
DD Minazuki
DD Yunagi
DD Kiji

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, on fire
BB Wisconsin
BB Richelieu, Shell hits 1
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Houston, Shell hits 1
DD Bush, on fire
DD Callaghan, on fire
DD Caperton
DD Converse, and is sunk
DD Cony
DD Cotten
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We caused some mayhem inside an enemy convoy. All enemy MSWs sunk. Good that we know how to prioritize [8|]

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya
CA Nachi, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 1
CL Sakawa, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Kiso
DD Natsuzuki
DD Minegumo
DD Isonami
DD Oboro, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Minazuki
DD Yunagi
DD Kiji

Allied Ships
DE Metivier, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AGP Alecto
AGP Callisto, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
AGP Antigone, Shell hits 3, on fire
AGP Brontes, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
MSW Staunch, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
MSW Strength, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
MSW Superior, Shell hits 2, on fire
MSW Defense
MSW Fixity, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW Gayety, Shell hits 2
MSW Gladiator
MSW Hazard
AGC Appalachian
AGC Eldorado
LSM LSM(R)-188
LSM LSM(R)-189
LSM LSM(R)-190
LSM LSM(R)-191
LSM LSM(R)-192
LSM LSM(R)-193
LSM LSM(R)-194
LSM LSM(R)-195
LSM LSM(R)-196
LSM LSM(R)-197
LSM LSM(R)-198
LSM LSM(R)-199, on fire
LCI LCI-629
LCI LCI-640
LCI LCI-641
LCI LCI-652
LCI LCI-653
LCI LCI-654
LCI LCI-655
LCI LCI-656
LCI LCI-657
LCI LCI-771
LCI LCI-772
LCI LCI-773
LCI LCI-774
LCI LCI-775
LCI LCI-776
LCI LCI-777
LCI LCI-778
LCI LCI-779
LCI LCI-780
LCI LCI-781
LCI LCI-786, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Lewis L. Dyche, Shell hits 2, on fire
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
MSW W.13, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
MSW W.24, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW W.34, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
MSW W.41, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
MSW W.4
MSW W.7, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MSW W.3

Allied Ships
DD Hart, Shell hits 3, on fire
DE Eversole, Shell hits 2
DE Parle, Shell hits 1
AP W.A. Holbrook
AP Barnett
AP Crescent City
AP President Hayes
AP U.S. Grant
AP William P. Biddle
AP Sumter
AP Warren
AP Manoora
AP Orungal
AP James O'Hara
AP Storm King
AP Knox
AK China Victory
AP Laurens, Shell hits 1
AP Olmsted
AP Adair
AP Haskell
AP Sarasota
AP St. Mihel
AP Renville
AP Rawlins
AP Tyrrell
AP Butte
AP Berrien
AP Pinkney
AP Kenmore
AP Livingston
AK Indus
AK Bullock
AK Cabell
AK Charlevoix
AK Chicot
AK Betelgeuse
AK Algol
LSV Ozark
LSV Monitor
LST LST-246
LST LST-247
LST LST-268
LST LST-269
LST LST-270
LST LST-273
LST LST-451
LST LST-452
LST LST-456
LST LST-458
LST LST-459
LST LST-460
LST LST-461

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
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Sub/ASW Attacks

Our subs were happless; hundreds of enemy ships well lighted and only asw attacks.

ASW attack at 50,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-55, hits 4

Allied Ships
DD Cony
DD Caperton
DD Callaghan
DD Bush, on fire
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ASW attack at 50,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-55, hits 17, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
MSW Kelowna
MSW Lockeport
LCI(G) LCI(G)-404
LSM LSM-350
LST LST-918
LST LST-910
LST LST-806
LST LST-122
LST LST-75
LST LST-73
LST LST-70
DE Wiseman
DE Gendreau
DE Frybarger
DE Fieberling
DE Currier
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ASW attack at 48,50

Japanese Ships
SS RO-112

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
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Air Combat

Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 61

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 105
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Day Air attack on San Marcelino , at 43,50

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 15
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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 28

No Allied losses

Port hits 1
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Day Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 46,50

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23
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Day Air attack on 61st Ind.Mixed/A Brigade, at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
Ki-100 Tony x 2

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 109

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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The Mutsu is in trouble but can still make 7 knots after taking several torpedos.
She may end up out only major loss though.

Day Air attack on TF at 47,48

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,48

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,48

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, on fire, heavy damage
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Our offensive strikes were good; but could have been SO much better - but there is nothing I can do to
force my pilots to fly. The first strike was launched by the Taiho: She claims a cve!

Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 14
D4Y Judy x 8
A6M5c Zeke x 30
B7A Grace x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 19
F4U-1D Corsair x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 8 destroyed
A6M5c Zeke: 30 destroyed
B7A Grace: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Sargent Bay
CVE Makassar Strait, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire, heavy damage [:D]
CVE Shamrock Bay
CVE Thetis Bay
CVE Makin Island
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
J2M Jack x 5
G4M2 Betty x 14
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 12
Ki-100 Tony x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed
J2M Jack: 5 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 16 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 11 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Shamrock Bay
CVE Makassar Strait, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage [:D]
CVE Thetis Bay, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage [:D]

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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This strike is against unescorted transports in the South China Sea;

Day Air attack on TF at 32,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AE Mount Hood
AK Sterope, Bomb hits 1
AK Arctic, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AE Benjamin Lundy
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Way too many of our Betties were attracted to the enemy Uber CAP TFs even though we had
capital ships without CAP out there!! [:(]

Day Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F6F Hellcat x 106
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8
N1K1-J George x 3
G4M2 Betty x 15
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 3 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 6 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Francis B. Ogden
AK Fairland
AK Sea Bass
AK Avery Island, Kamikaze hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Granville S. Hall, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,51

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 11
P1Y Frances x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
P1Y Frances: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-704, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-607
LST LST-709
CL Concord
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
D4Y Judy x 6
B7A Grace x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 41
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 5 destroyed
B7A Grace: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Savo Island
CVE Fanshaw Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 34

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F6F Hellcat x 106
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 34 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 9 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F6F Hellcat x 106
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 10 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 10 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1D Corsair x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Bert Williams, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 40
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 6 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 7
F4U-1 Corsair x 17
F4U-1D Corsair x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 7
J2M Jack x 3
G4M2 Betty x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 12
Ki-100 Tony x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
J2M Jack: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 10 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Block Island, Kamikaze hits 1 [8D]
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Roi
CVE Commencement Bay
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F6F Hellcat x 106
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed

Allied Ships
LST LST-203
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Edward P. Alexander
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 46,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 20
P1Y Frances x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 49

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 29 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships [8D]
LCI(R) LCS(L)-52, Torpedo hits 2, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Jack London, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
LSM LSM-148
AK John Carroll, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LSM LSM-131, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LSM LSM-138, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK James Withycombe, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK John B. Kendrick
AK Jacques Laramie
LCI(R) LCS(L)-36
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Yamato's Rufe CAP fighters may have earned their pay today!

Day Air attack on TF at 48,46

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 6

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-171, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE Cronin
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 17
Ki-67 Peggy x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 45
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1D Corsair x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 14 destroyed
Ki-67 Peggy: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 12
P1Y Frances x 3
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 5
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 8
Ki-49 Helen x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
F6F Hellcat x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 12 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 5 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 8 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 32,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-48 Lily x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
Ki-48 Lily: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
AD Admiral Nulton
AK Sterope, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,47

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 13
Ki-102a Randy x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 143

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 13 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 9 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan
CV Lake Champlain
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,47

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 10
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 143

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 10 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,47

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 129

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 7 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Richelieu, Torpedo hits 1 [8D]

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,50

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 8
G4M2 Betty x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 8
Ki-100 Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 35
F6F Hellcat x 11
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
F4U-1D Corsair x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 13 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 3 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 4 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Anzio
CVE Kadashan Bay
CVE Savo Island
CVE Kalinin Bay, Torpedo hits 1, on fire [8D]

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-102a Randy x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 67
F6F Hellcat x 52
F4U-1D Corsair x 62

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 20 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
CA Tuscaloosa
LST LST-589
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Ground Combat

Ground combat at Tuguegarao

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 97253 troops, 812 guns, 168 vehicles, Assault Value = 2540

Defending force 24631 troops, 351 guns, 148 vehicles, Assault Value = 578

Allied max assault: 3476 - adjusted assault: 1894

Japanese max defense: 389 - adjusted defense: 445 <- had more supplies here, but again our defensive modifier leave us happless!

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

Japanese ground losses:
813 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 11

Allied ground losses:
2014 casualties reported
Guns lost 52
Vehicles lost 5
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Ground combat at Aparri

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 176388 troops, 2263 guns, 349 vehicles, Assault Value = 4484

Defending force 29377 troops, 397 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 610

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7

Allied max assault: 7164 - adjusted assault: 3404

Japanese max defense: 482 - adjusted defense: 307 <- lack of supplies completely wrecked our defensive abilities

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 7)

Allied forces CAPTURE Aparri base !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-100 Tony: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
1816 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
3268 casualties reported
Guns lost 82
Vehicles lost 5
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All these enemy units followed our troops into Laoag;

Ground combat at Laoag

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10388 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 664

Defending force 5116 troops, 0 guns, 293 vehicles, Assault Value = 218

Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 3
Camranh Bay is also about to fall. Almost out of supplies; some 400 left.

Ground combat at Camranh Bay

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 135006 troops, 1126 guns, 1081 vehicles, Assault Value = 2868

Defending force 38025 troops, 206 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 531

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7

Allied max assault: 4462 - adjusted assault: 2300

Japanese max defense: 535 - adjusted defense: 1145

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 7)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 6

Japanese ground losses:
2432 casualties reported
Guns lost 26

Allied ground losses:
2256 casualties reported
Guns lost 83
Vehicles lost 12
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The Philippines

Here you can see what's left of the supply at Tuguegarao.
The question is what to do next?

I suggest falling back on Manila and slowly disengage our troops in the front. Andy will be flying his bombers
of Aparro by tomorrow if I'm not mistaken.

Too bad I just can't get involved right now, but I am following everyone one of your moves - and Pauk san's too of course [;)]&nbsp;- and you're both doing very well.
&nbsp;
Cripple him for good in the PI. I Think our Scot friend just decided to give up quick victory by invading this forsaken bunch of islands... [;)]
&nbsp;
About the Kamikazis, from what I see here,&nbsp;I believe&nbsp;speed seems to prove to be more a factor to the hit chances&nbsp;then the size of the ship, that would explain why you can't manage to hit a CV while AKs and... LCIs get splashed hard. Is it hardcoded?
&nbsp;
And about the&nbsp;the Reppus, I'd keep 'em&nbsp;for a cunning plan too.
&nbsp;
There would be so many things to comment but I just don't have the occasion yet to say everything I'd like to say. Maybe it's better this way, Ive been the source of a couple blunders already if my memory doesn't fail me [:D]
&nbsp;
Keep on fighting Samourai!!!!
&nbsp;
Fish

Hi Fish,

Good to hear from you again! [:)]

I don't understand why it's so impossible to score hits on bigger warships - only smaller ones.
Must be as you say, speed is of the essence. A bit ironic, big ships = bigger targets and this should negate speed advantage.
Big ships ain't very manouverable, especially not compared to air planes....

The fact that our troops in Aparri could be bombed out of all their supplies and ammunition while secure supply lines
existed was scary. I hoped that Southern Area Army in Manila would replace destroyed supplies. Obviously not quick enough.

The game misses the fact that all troops will be able to put up a hard fight no matter how many bombardments the enemy performs.
Disruption yes, destruction of frontline ammunition and emergency supplies - definetly not. My idea that the Southern Area Army with an operational range of 9(8) hexes would be enough in Luzon was mistaken. Pretty sure many of you WitP vets have cursed about how supply is drained from your bases.

Before I finish the next turn I have to think;

There is an opening for a second strike! The Fast Battle Squadron is undamaged and got enough fuel and ammo for another sortie. (WHY didn't it engage the enemy transports longer with fuel and ammo still available...Grrrr:p) The 2nd Battle Group is also ready and I can probably put together another TF from the Main Battle Group. The Yamato will head for the Okinawas, still manage 15 knots.

As I told Andy, despite some very annoying facts, I'm quite pleased that we managed to strike with inferior forces and get away with it without loosing our fleets...which was a very likely outcome. If we charge into Appari again - maybe on bombardment mission with aggressive commander, we could meet a lot of enemy ships with no or little ammunition left, again causing chaos and allowing our bombers to strike. In Manila alone there are 100 Betty's that didn't sortie yesterday [8|]

Would this be pushing it? Andy would be on his guard and his carriers on naval attack...but weather is very unpredictable
and there is an opening for us now.

As for our troops in northern Luzon I'm planning a staged withdrawal towards Lingayen and then into Manila. With supplies and 2500 AP we should be able to tie down enemy resources for quite some time.

Need input again here! [:)]

BTW: Did you see how our Main Battle Group with a speed of 22 knots and an indicated movement radius of 4/4 hexes managed to move 5 hexes into Aparri today? The undamaged elements reached Takao after moving 5+4 hexes in total.

hm... since you've already risk your Navy why not do it again? Andrew will not expect that you will do the same thing (....after you've tried it for 17 times... and that is why your plan is so brilliant[;)][:D])

if you expect some gains from this move (not only sinking few barges and two transports) then go for it)... otherwise...

EDIT: oh, the naval movement... me like it very much[8|]... i refueled eastern KB division, sent her somwhere and two turns afer that i saw that this TF can move only 4/1 because some ships spent ops points (all ships were refueled, all air groups were stood down)....[&:][&:][&:]

You know what they say, desperate situations require desperate measures!
Do you think I'm jumping the gun, Pauk, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation? [:D]

It is very difficult in itself to manouver the Fleet into position to strike at the enemy without being chopped to pieces
by 1000 naval attack ac [8|]

As it is now the fleet can strike on Appari while Andy's ships are hurt, damaged, low on ammo and even out of action.
He can not move his carriers into Appari because of the surface threat. The only undamaged enemy battle fleet consists of the USS Texas and some other older dreadnoughts. He's very low on cruisers and battleships, and future invasions will be even more difficult for him the more we put out of commission.

After striking Appari our ships will take refuge in Takao, only 4 hexes away.
Here we got 400 of our best George, Tony and Reppu fighteds on CAP. So there is a chance to also hurt his naval air arm seriously before Appari becomes fully operational. Today he would have to transfer long range fighters and bombers from Malaya, Burma and other far away places. Fatigue will be high and the units not ready for offensive action.

If we succeed in bombarding overstacked Appari enemy losses could be in 5 digits [:D]
Allied ground losses:
28346 casualties reported

Imagine the primal scream from the other AAR [8D]

Since half of my strike force stayed home yesterday *GRRRRRR*
I'd like to give them another chance to win victories for the Emperor!

Here is a status screen over damaged and operational units;
Notice how the Taiho has been equipped with elite Grace, Judy and _Reppu_ fighters [:)]

Fleet Status

I like this plan, conditions for its success are as much in your favor as they are ever likely to be again.

lets hope that you will not end like black knight![:D]

As for kamikazes, I think that the AA defences of an US CV in 45 may also be the reason why so many kamikaze fail, while they will be more successfull against AK. I guess that your kami are no more experienced at this stage.

The Cunning Plan # 142 worked pretty well! Enemy was not surprised but could not challenge the Samurai Spirit
and heavy damage was inflicted!!

For the price of 1 ca, 1 cl and 5-6 destroyers and 150 ac we caused the following damage today:

BB California, Shell hits 9, on fire
BB Maryland, Shell hits 6, on fire
BB New York, Shell hits 11, on fire
CL Wilkes-Barre, Torpedo hits 1
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL Montpelier, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Hobby, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fitch, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Spence, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sigsbee, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DE Harold C. Thomas, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Nassau, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Fanshaw Bay, Bomb hits 1, Kamikaze hits 1, Torpedo hits 1 on fire, heavy damage
CVE Kadashan Bay, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Savo Island, Kamikaze hits 1, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Makassar Strait, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/20/45

Sub/ASW Attacks

ASW attack at 61,45

Japanese Ships
PC PC-104
PC PC-83
PC Takane
PC Habuto
PC Hodaka

Allied Ships
SS Bang, hits 9, heavy damage *sinks*
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ASW attack at 47,51

Japanese Ships
SS I-51, hits 8, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

Allied Ships
DD Rodman
DD Macomb
DD Hobson
DD Hambleton
DD Welles
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Sub attack near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
SS RO-110, hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Wilkes-Barre, Torpedo hits 1 [8D]
DD Rooks
DD John Rodgers
DD Spence
DD Smalley
DD Sigsbee
CL Vicksburg
CL Mobile
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CA St. Paul
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Sub attack at 47,50

Japanese Ships
SS RO-48

Allied Ships
CVE Makassar Strait, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage [:D]
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ASW attack at 47,50

Japanese Ships
SS RO-48, hits 13, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

Allied Ships
AK Cedar Rapids Victory
AK Edward J. Berwind
AP Sea Flasher
LST LST-220
AP Hendry
AP Freestone
AP Kittson
DMS Hogan
DMS Howard
DE Doyle C. Barnes
DE Lloyd E. Acree
DE Abercrombie
DE Ahrens
DD Bennett
DD Beale
DD Bache
DD Aulick
DD Lyman K. Swenson
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TF 1004 encounters mine field at Aparri (46,49)

Allied Ships
MSW Skirmish
MSW Shelter
MSW Signet
MSW Scuffle
MSW Serene
MSW Sentry
MSW Scurry
AP Koolama, Mine hits 1, on fire
Night Air attack on TF at 48,48
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Night Surface Combat

Our bombardment TF with the slow battleships decided to stay home, did I forget to set a target [&:]
Maybe just as well, we charged the enemy lines with our fast Battle Squadron and a destroyer squadron.

Against us: 3 old battleships, 1 new battlecruiser, a good dozen cruisers and 50 destroyers.
Watching the combat evolve I felt the old battle cry
Yippi-kay-yeah, motherfuc_ker [:D]

The veteran Kirishima was in her ace today! Dreadnoughts Maryland and New York took several 14" shells each and were
left burning. The small destroyer Kiji blew up in a violent explosion.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Nachi, Shell hits 3, on fire
CA Kako
DD Natsuzuki, Shell hits 1
DD Minegumo
DD Isonami, Shell hits 1
DD Oboro, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki
DD Yunagi
DD Kiji, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Maryland, Shell hits 6, on fire
BB New York, Shell hits 11, on fire
CA Wichita, Shell hits 1
DE Finnigan
DE Halloran, Shell hits 1
DE Harold C. Thomas, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE Whitman
DE Hodges
DE Holt
DE Daniel A. Joy
DE Charles J. Kimmel
DE Lough
DE Thomas F. Nickel
DE Riley, Shell hits 1
DE Tinsman
DMS Hambleton
DMS Elliot, Shell hits 1, on fire
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Our destroyer squadron was less lucky and ran into a superior enemy force!

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Shell hits 13, on fire
DD Kusunoki, Shell hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hatsuzakura, Shell hits 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Hatsuume, Shell hits 1
DD Hatsukari

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 1
CA St. Paul
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Mobile
CL Wilkes-Barre, Shell hits 1
CL Vicksburg
DD John Rodgers
DD Rooks
DD Sigsbee
DD Smalley
DD Spence
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Shell hits 86, and is sunk
DD Kusunoki, and is sunk
DD Hatsuume, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
DD Hatsukari, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 1
CA St. Paul, Shell hits 2
CL Montpelier, Shell hits 1
CL Santa Fe
CL Mobile, Shell hits 1
CL Wilkes-Barre, Shell hits 1
CL Vicksburg
DD John Rodgers
DD Rooks
DD Sigsbee
DD Smalley
DD Spence, Shell hits 1, on fire
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After this little massacre the Kirishima charged in and landed several 14" shells on the dreadnought California,
leaving her burning together with 2 large enemy light cruisers! The destroyer Yunagi wrecked 2 enemy destroyers on her
own.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 1
CA Maya, on fire
CA Nachi, Shell hits 4, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Natsuzuki, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1
DD Isonami, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Oboro, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
BB California, Shell hits 9, on fire
CA St. Paul
CL Montpelier, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Santa Fe, Shell hits 4, on fire
CL Mobile, Shell hits 2
CL Wilkes-Barre, Shell hits 2
CL Vicksburg
DD John Rodgers
DD Rooks, Shell hits 1
DD Sigsbee, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Smalley
DD Spence, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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After spending her last 14" shells the Kirishima met an enemy TF with the new Alaska class BC.
Alaska sank the Maya in a prolonged exchange of fire while another enemy destroyer was wrecked by the Yunagi!
The destroyer Minazuki was also sunk.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 1
CA Maya, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Nachi, Shell hits 1, on fire
CA Kako, on fire
DD Natsuzuki, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 2
DD Isonami, on fire
DD Oboro, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CA Alaska
CA Detroit
DD Bancroft
DD Hobby, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
DD Meade
DD Fitch, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Forrest
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
CA Maya, Shell hits 27, on fire, heavy damage
CA Nachi, on fire
CA Kako, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Natsuzuki, on fire
DD Minegumo, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Isonami, on fire
DD Oboro, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
DD Yunagi

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 2
CA Alaska
CA Detroit
DD Bancroft
DD Hobby, on fire, heavy damage
DD Meade
DD Fitch, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Forrest
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Our smaller TFs then engaged and landed several hits on enemy convoy ships:

Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
MSW W.2, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
MSW W.10, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
MSW W.20, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DM Lindsey
DM Adams
DM Tolman
DM Shea
DM Shannon, Shell hits 3, on fire
DM Thomas E. Frazer
MSW Scurry, Shell hits 1, on fire
MSW Sentry, Shell hits 1
MSW Serene
MSW Scuffle
MSW Signet
MSW Shelter
MSW Skirmish
AP McCracken
AP Burleigh
AP Marathon
LSD Ashland
LSD Casa Grande
LSD Carter Hall
LSD Epping Forest
LSD Gunston Hall
LSD Lindenwald
LSD Oak Hill
LSD Shadwell, Shell hits 1
LSD White Marsh
LCI(R) LCS(L)-11
+++++++++
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
PC PC-59, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
PC PC-126
PC PC-154
PC PC-158

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CA Alaska
CA Detroit
DD Bancroft
DD Hobby, on fire, heavy damage
DD Meade
DD Fitch, on fire
DD Forrest
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
APD APD-34, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ikara, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-70, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-79, Shell hits 4, on fire
PC PC-85
PC PC-87
PC PC-225, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 2
CA Alaska, Shell hits 1
CA Detroit
DD Bancroft
DD Hobby, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Meade
DD Fitch, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Forrest
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Night Time Surface Combat at 47,50

Japanese Ships
PC PC-48, Shell hits 3
PC PC-156, Shell hits 1
PC PC-190, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-192, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
PC PC-194, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Concord, Shell hits 2
DE Stafford
DE Straus
DM Robert H. Smith
DM Harry F. Bauer
DM J. William Ditter
MSW Sheldrake
LST LST-87
LST LST-124
LST LST-577
+50 LST
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
PC Oga
PC PC-68, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-71, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PC PC-73, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
PG Takunan Maru #3, Shell hits 1
PG Ikunta Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
PC Shonon Maru #11, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CA Alaska
CA Detroit
DD Bancroft
DD Hobby, on fire, heavy damage
DD Meade
DD Fitch, on fire, heavy damage
DD Forrest
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Day Surface Combat

Day Time Surface Combat, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese Ships
PC PC-11, Shell hits 1, on fire
PC PC-62
PC PC-65, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-75, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC PC-77, Shell hits 1, on fire
PC PC-219, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
DM Lindsey
DM Adams
DM Tolman, Shell hits 3
DM Shea
DM Shannon, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Thomas E. Frazer
MSW Scurry, on fire
MSW Sentry
MSW Serene
MSW Scuffle
MSW Signet
MSW Shelter
MSW Skirmish
AP McCracken
AP Burleigh
AP Marathon
LSD Ashland
LSD Casa Grande
LSD Carter Hall
LSD Epping Forest
LSD Gunston Hall
LSD Lindenwald
LSD Oak Hill
LSD Shadwell
LSD White Marsh
LCI(R) LCS(L)-11
LCI(R) LCS(L)-12
LCI(R) LCS(L)-13
LCI(R) LCS(L)-14
LCI(R) LCS(L)-33
LCI(R) LCS(L)-34
LCI(R) LCS(L)-35
LCI(R) LCS(L)-54
LCI(R) LCS(L)-55
LCI(R) LCS(L)-56
LCI(R) LCS(L)-57
LCI(R) LCS(L)-58
LCI(R) LCS(L)-59
LCI(R) LCS(L)-85
LCI(R) LCS(L)-86
LCI(R) LCS(L)-116
LCI(R) LCS(L)-117
LCI(R) LCS(L)-118
LCI(R) LCS(L)-119
LCI(R) LCS(L)-125
LSM LSM-52
LSM LSM-53
LCI(G) LCI(G)-396
LCI(G) LCI(G)-542
LCI(G) LCI(G)-543
LCI(G) LCI(G)-544
LCI(G) LCI(G)-545
LCI(G) LCI(G)-546
LCI(G) LCI(G)-547
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Night Air Combat

Again, no luck with our night air strikes....

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS RO-48, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton
CV Intrepid

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Night Air attack on TF at 47,49

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
B7A Grace: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Intrepid
CV Yorktown
CVL Bataan

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B7A Grace launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Night Air attack on TF, near Aparri at 46,49

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 3

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-61A Black Widow: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CVL Bataan
CVE Commencement Bay

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Night Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Commencement Bay
CA Shropshire
AP Dade

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x H8K Emily launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air Combat

Bad weather shrouded Aparri in all day; in all 170 enemy fighters, 65 bombers and 170 aux
were reported there. Andy will NOT be happy about it as our bombers reigned almost freely!

Our capital ships fought extremely valiantly today; Next - the Taiho takes on an enemy carrier
fleet and gets away with it [&o] I sent her south as I wanted to intercept enemy ships returning towards Marcus Island.
She attracted a lot of attention and a huge enemy carrier fleet reacted towards her. After Andy failed to sink our fleets
that were parked 2 hexes from his carriers he said:

"It wont happen again…..my carriers are waiting !!!"

What can I say? Oops, I did it again!

Our Reppu's went into action against superior enemy numbers and they killed Hellcats like they were Wildcats!!!
The numerous superior Corsairs were still a match though. Our Reppus had an avg exp of 62!

Again only smaller numbers of enemy naval attack ac came in and the Taiho dodged bombs, torpedoes and bomb skipping
Corsairs all day long!!

Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
TBM Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 19
F6F Hellcat x 92
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
F4U-1D Corsair x 36
SB2C Helldiver x 13
TBM Avenger x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 6 destroyed <- Impressive against such odds!
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 2 <- the 1000 pound bombs didn't penetrate the armoured belt!!

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Todays only serious hit on the Taiho:

Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 7

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire <- still able to steam at 23 knots!

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 6

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Kiyokawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Our patrol TFs were hit hard today, but played an important role.

Day Air attack on TF at 49,51

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 81
F4U-1D Corsair x 53
SB2C Helldiver x 39
TBM Avenger x 40

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
MSW Himejima Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Keinan Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Tama Maru #2, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Tamozono Maru #1, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Hagoromo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Tamaura Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged
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Here comes the Taiho's counter strike! She aimed for the enemy CVE fleet and scored a torpedo hit
that caused a massive explosion.

Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 8
D4Y Judy x 21
B7A Grace x 37

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses - the Reppus again shredded enemy fighters, downing 10 for 3 of their own numbers while fighting
a total of 61 fighters!! Impressive [8D]
A7M2 Reppu: 3 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 7 destroyed, 3 damaged
B7A Grace: 29 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Breton
CVE Savo Island, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Kadashan Bay
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I ordered our strike ac in southern Luzon not to strike further north than one hex short of Appari!
This paid of:

Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5
J2M Jack x 6
B6N Jill x 16
G4M2 Betty x 37
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 14
Ki-100 Tony x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F6F Hellcat x 9
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
P-51D Mustang x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 4 destroyed
B6N Jill: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed, 21 damaged
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 3 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 9 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships [:D][:D]
CVE Nassau, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Fanshaw Bay, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CVE Barnes
CVE Kadashan Bay, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVE Savo Island, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 76
F4U-1D Corsair x 53

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,50

Japanese aircraft
Ki-67 Peggy x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-67 Peggy: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Thetis Bay, on fire, heavy damage
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With Taiho's CAP depleted she dodged the last enemy attacks and avoided further damage!

Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 2
TBM Avenger x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 2

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
9 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,55

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 2

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Taiho, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
9 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Catanduanes at 45,55

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F6F Hellcat x 66
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 25
SB2C Helldiver x 7

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Nako Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,48

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC Shonon Maru #11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,49

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC PC-48, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,48

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC Ikara, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-70, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,49

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC PC-156, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,50

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 74
F4U-1D Corsair x 51
SB2C Helldiver x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC Okinawa, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Yoshino Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Batan Island at 47,47

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-100 Tony x 16
Ki-102a Randy x 5

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 10 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Lingayen at 44,50

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Kinka Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Taiho's last strike hit the enemy Uber CAP!

Day Air attack on TF at 48,53

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 4
D4Y Judy x 13

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 29
F6F Hellcat x 120
F4U-1 Corsair x 22
F4U-1D Corsair x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 4 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,49

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
LST LST-702, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,49

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2
P1Y Frances x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged
P1Y Frances: 11 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Concord
LST LST-672, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-736
LCI(R) LCI(R)-645
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 7
N1K1-J George x 6
J2M Jack x 3
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 16
Ki-100 Tony x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 14
F4U-1 Corsair x 3
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 7 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 3 destroyed
Ki-100 Tony: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Barnes
CA Canberra

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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A last unescorted strike from several bases finished of several cve's!

Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
D4Y Judy x 43
B6N Jill x 3
G4M2 Betty x 37

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F4U-1 Corsair x 3
F4U-1D Corsair x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
B6N Jill: 2 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Savo Island, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Nassau, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Fanshaw Bay, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 23

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F4U-1 Corsair x 1
F4U-1D Corsair x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Fanshaw Bay, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Savo Island, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Ground Combat

Ground combat at Iwo Jima

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 81376 troops, 932 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2224

Defending force 60312 troops, 606 guns, 173 vehicles, Assault Value = 1337

Allied ground losses:
251 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 2
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No victory for Andy today either! We inflict numerous casualties and will fight back
until the end, BANZAI!!!

Ground combat at Camranh Bay

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 143837 troops, 1062 guns, 1463 vehicles, Assault Value = 2833

Defending force 34464 troops, 149 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 451

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied max assault: 4020 - adjusted assault: 2492

Japanese max defense: 426 - adjusted defense: 637

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Japanese ground losses:
2881 casualties reported
Guns lost 36

Allied ground losses:
1912 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 28
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I've evac'ed bulk of troops from VC - only rearguard left to pin down enemy troops.

Ground combat at Victoria Point

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 19638 troops, 156 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 476

Defending force 1288 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Allied max assault: 870 - adjusted assault: 514

Japanese max defense: 13 - adjusted defense: 5

Allied assault odds: 102 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Victoria Point base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

BANZAI CHARGE!
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Our galant troops hold back the enemy hoards one last time!

Ground combat at Tuguegarao

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 96242 troops, 772 guns, 165 vehicles, Assault Value = 2372

Defending force 21325 troops, 297 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 475

Allied max assault: 3304 - adjusted assault: 1514

Japanese max defense: 294 - adjusted defense: 286

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
834 casualties reported
Guns lost 43

Allied ground losses:
1642 casualties reported
Guns lost 37
Vehicles lost 2
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Ground combat at Kompong Trach

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3616 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58

Defending force 2299 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

Allied max assault: 51 - adjusted assault: 47

Japanese max defense: 7 - adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
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Reppu in action!