No I had 2 assault engineer regts in total and both are recovering from the Invasion of Maloep.
they have about 30 assault engineer sqds.
If I really get stalled I will assault land one of my USMC Divs which has 100 engineer sqds but that would mean cancelling or postponing Hydra VI so I will play it by ear and see how the attack on Dagua goes.
Every FB and LB has been told to hit Dagua this turn and all 4 BB's are going in to bombard I am very hopefull that Dagua will fall in a single day this is a max effort strike.
If I take Dagua Aitape is just a matter of timeand Hydra III and posibby IV will start to load up.
Andy
Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back
Moderators: wdolson, Don Bowen, mogami
RE: OPeration Hydra
Its the 9th of February 44 I really want this to be the turning point in SWPAC I am aiming to have AT LEAST 4 more Divisons ashore before the end of the month.
(I am seriously considering accelerating Hydra V and hitting Satawal before Sarmi I will wait and see how Aitape/Dagua goes)
The beauty is that I have planned coherent ops for 4 objectives and can pick and choose which one Launch
As soon as Dagua is secured 9th Aus and 43rd US will rotate back to Aus and begin prepping for Morotoi.
Andy
(I am seriously considering accelerating Hydra V and hitting Satawal before Sarmi I will wait and see how Aitape/Dagua goes)
The beauty is that I have planned coherent ops for 4 objectives and can pick and choose which one Launch
As soon as Dagua is secured 9th Aus and 43rd US will rotate back to Aus and begin prepping for Morotoi.
Andy
RE: OPeration Hydra
Dagua fell easily I am moving my CV's a little but am getting ready for IJN interference I dont think they will come but you never know. (And I dont need them !!!)
Transports are starting to move back to rabaul to get ready for next phase.
A few will remain to shift 43rd to Aitape. 9th Aus Div will withdraw to Australia
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/09/44
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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
TF 1018 troops unloading over beach at Dagua, 51,81
Allied Ships
AK Vitus Bering, Mine hits 1, on fire
Coastal Guns at Dagua, 51,81, firing at TF 1018
22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
283 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Aitape, 51,80, firing at TF 1162
TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Aitape, 51,80
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Guest
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Dagua, at 51,81
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Sigsbee
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Runway hits 5
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Coastal Guns at Dagua, 51,81, firing at TF 1018
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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
TF 1018 troops unloading over beach at Dagua, 51,81
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Cape Neddick
Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Aitape, 51,80, firing at TF 1162
TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Aitape, 51,80
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 35
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 9
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-38J Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 23
P-47D Thunderbolt x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 56
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 52
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 115
SB2C Helldiver x 314
TBM Avenger x 263
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 18
Kittyhawk III x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7
P-40N Warhawk x 13
P-47D Thunderbolt x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 21
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 25
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 10
B-24J Liberator x 31
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Day Air attack on 2nd/A Division, at 53,83
Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 15
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on 2nd/C Division, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 18
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on TF, near Dagua at 51,81
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 7
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Dagua at 51,81
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 14
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Idaho
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Ground combat at Dagua
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4417 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles
Defending force 36458 troops, 486 guns, 58 vehicles
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 19925 troops, 215 guns, 66 vehicles
Defending force 13301 troops, 95 guns, 2 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Dagua
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 34338 troops, 486 guns, 58 vehicles
Defending force 4417 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied forces CAPTURE Dagua base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
405 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Aitape
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12545 troops, 85 guns, 1 vehicles
Defending force 28016 troops, 232 guns, 182 vehicles
Transports are starting to move back to rabaul to get ready for next phase.
A few will remain to shift 43rd to Aitape. 9th Aus Div will withdraw to Australia
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/09/44
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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
TF 1018 troops unloading over beach at Dagua, 51,81
Allied Ships
AK Vitus Bering, Mine hits 1, on fire
Coastal Guns at Dagua, 51,81, firing at TF 1018
22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
283 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Aitape, 51,80, firing at TF 1162
TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Aitape, 51,80
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Guest
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
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Naval bombardment of Dagua, at 51,81
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Sigsbee
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Runway hits 5
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Coastal Guns at Dagua, 51,81, firing at TF 1018
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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
TF 1018 troops unloading over beach at Dagua, 51,81
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Cape Neddick
Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
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Coastal Guns at Aitape, 51,80, firing at TF 1162
TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Aitape, 51,80
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 35
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 9
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-38J Lightning x 3
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 23
P-47D Thunderbolt x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 56
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 43
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 52
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 115
SB2C Helldiver x 314
TBM Avenger x 263
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 18
Kittyhawk III x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7
P-40N Warhawk x 13
P-47D Thunderbolt x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 21
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 25
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on 51st Road Construction Battalion, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 10
B-24J Liberator x 31
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Day Air attack on 2nd/A Division, at 53,83
Allied aircraft
Hurricane II x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 15
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on 2nd/C Division, at 51,81
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 18
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on TF, near Dagua at 51,81
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 7
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Dagua at 51,81
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 14
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Idaho
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Dagua , at 51,81
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Ground combat at Dagua
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4417 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles
Defending force 36458 troops, 486 guns, 58 vehicles
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 19925 troops, 215 guns, 66 vehicles
Defending force 13301 troops, 95 guns, 2 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Ground combat at Dagua
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 34338 troops, 486 guns, 58 vehicles
Defending force 4417 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles
Allied assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied forces CAPTURE Dagua base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
405 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Aitape
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12545 troops, 85 guns, 1 vehicles
Defending force 28016 troops, 232 guns, 182 vehicles
RE: OPeration Hydra
I had a nervous few minutes here he almost nailed Iowa
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/10/44
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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
Allied Ships
DE Greiner
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 128
P1Y Frances x 97
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 106
Aircraft Attacking:
46 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
34 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 25
P-40N Warhawk x 7
P-38J Lightning x 29
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 38
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
7 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D Thunderbolt x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 54
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 96
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/B Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 15
B-24J Liberator x 28
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 28
B-24J Liberator x 30
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
16 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
30 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 21
B-25J Mitchell x 54
B-24J Liberator x 60
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
318 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Tanager, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Edgar Allan Poe, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Benjamin Franklin, Torpedo hits 1
AK John C. Calhoun
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
BB Iowa
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK David F. Barry
LST LST-447
AK Prominent, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 21
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Mary A. Livermore
AK Robert S. Bean, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Du Page
AP Katoomba, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK David F. Barry
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AK John M. Clayton
AK John Drake Sloat
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 215
TBM Avenger x 214
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 52,75
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 130
SB2C Helldiver x 33
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Yanagigawa, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 52,75
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 26
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Yanagigawa, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,75
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 17
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,75
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 31
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,75
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Natsukawa Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
Ki-21 Sally x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 295
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 21 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 295
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 18 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 31 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 252
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 23 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
DD Sigsbee
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
429 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 35
Port hits 11
Port supply hits 28
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 20057 troops, 217 guns, 66 vehicles
Defending force 11605 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/10/44
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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
Allied Ships
DE Greiner
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 128
P1Y Frances x 97
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 106
Aircraft Attacking:
46 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
34 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 25
P-40N Warhawk x 7
P-38J Lightning x 29
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 38
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
7 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D Thunderbolt x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 54
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 96
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/B Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 15
B-24J Liberator x 28
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 28
B-24J Liberator x 30
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
16 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
30 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 21
B-25J Mitchell x 54
B-24J Liberator x 60
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
318 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Tanager, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Edgar Allan Poe, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Benjamin Franklin, Torpedo hits 1
AK John C. Calhoun
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
BB Iowa
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 20
Ki-21 Sally x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged
Allied Ships
AK David F. Barry
LST LST-447
AK Prominent, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 21
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Mary A. Livermore
AK Robert S. Bean, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Du Page
AP Katoomba, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK David F. Barry
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged
Allied Ships
AK John M. Clayton
AK John Drake Sloat
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 215
TBM Avenger x 214
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
33 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
17 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 52,75
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 130
SB2C Helldiver x 33
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Yanagigawa, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 52,75
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 26
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Yanagigawa, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,75
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 17
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,75
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 31
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Muko Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,75
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Natsukawa Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
Ki-21 Sally x 7
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 295
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 21 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 19
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 295
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 18 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 31 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,79
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 23
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 252
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 23 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
DD Sigsbee
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
429 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 35
Port hits 11
Port supply hits 28
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 20057 troops, 217 guns, 66 vehicles
Defending force 11605 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
RE: OPeration Hydra
I am attempting an attack at Aitape tomorrow and have ordered full scale air assault. This will be the last day that I keep significant fleet assets on site.
I will be withdrawing all fleet units to re armfor Hydra III tomorrw. GHQ has decided to go ahead with Hydra III and review whether to go for IV or V next after that operation. So Sarmi it is thats where I am going next after that I am really tempted to go hit Satawal next.
I have sent 4 BB's to the west coast for refit I will nneed to send a few CV's back soon as well.
I have a cutoff on CV's of 10 sys once they get above that its back to Pearl or West Coast for refit
I will be withdrawing all fleet units to re armfor Hydra III tomorrw. GHQ has decided to go ahead with Hydra III and review whether to go for IV or V next after that operation. So Sarmi it is thats where I am going next after that I am really tempted to go hit Satawal next.
I have sent 4 BB's to the west coast for refit I will nneed to send a few CV's back soon as well.
I have a cutoff on CV's of 10 sys once they get above that its back to Pearl or West Coast for refit
Aitape Falls
Aitape fell today that means Sarmi is next my transports are retrning to Rabaul
I am going to use some transports to pull 1st and 9th Aus Div back to Brisbane as it will provide a new strat reserve
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/11/44
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ASW attack at 36,49
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 19
PC Shonan Maru #2
PC Kyo Maru #7
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu
Allied Ships
SS Pompon, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
DD Sigsbee
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 6
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 53
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 53
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 36
Ki-21 Sally x 27
Ki-48 Lily x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 185
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 75
D4Y Judy x 44
P1Y Frances x 77
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 111
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
P-38J Lightning x 7
P-47D Thunderbolt x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 55
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 37
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 89
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Day Air attack on 12th/B Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 15
B-24J Liberator x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 28
B-24J Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 27
B-25J Mitchell x 26
B-24J Liberator x 37
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 19
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 128
SB2C Helldiver x 64
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Saiko Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,78
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 16
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,78
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 265
TBM Avenger x 240
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 41
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-47D Thunderbolt x 10
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 123
SB2C Helldiver x 31
TBM Avenger x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Madras Maru, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 86,68
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 12 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Elmore, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Sheridan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Thomas Jefferson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 30
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
P-38J Lightning x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 26317 troops, 247 guns, 195 vehicles
Defending force 11124 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Aitape base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
268 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
I am going to use some transports to pull 1st and 9th Aus Div back to Brisbane as it will provide a new strat reserve
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/11/44
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ASW attack at 36,49
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 19
PC Shonan Maru #2
PC Kyo Maru #7
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu
Allied Ships
SS Pompon, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Walker
DD David Taylor
DD Sigsbee
DD Schroeder
DD Saufley
DD Remey
DD Marshall
DD Hopewell
DD Haraden
DD Halligan
DD Hall
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Washington
BB Idaho
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 6
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 53
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 53
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 36
Ki-21 Sally x 27
Ki-48 Lily x 35
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 185
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 75
D4Y Judy x 44
P1Y Frances x 77
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 111
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18
P-38J Lightning x 7
P-47D Thunderbolt x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 55
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 37
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 89
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Day Air attack on 12th/B Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 15
B-24J Liberator x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 28
B-24J Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 27
B-25J Mitchell x 26
B-24J Liberator x 37
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 12th/C Division, at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 4
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 19
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 128
SB2C Helldiver x 64
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Saiko Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,78
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 16
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,78
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Durban Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 265
TBM Avenger x 240
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 41
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
P-47D Thunderbolt x 10
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 123
SB2C Helldiver x 31
TBM Avenger x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AK Madras Maru, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 86,68
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 12 damaged
Allied Ships
AP Elmore, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Sheridan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Thomas Jefferson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 30
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
P-38J Lightning x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
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Ground combat at Aitape
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 26317 troops, 247 guns, 195 vehicles
Defending force 11124 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Aitape base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
268 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
RE: Aitape Falls
That far everything went perfectly. But do you have an large enough aircover over your new bases to protect landunits there from navalbombardments? You should at least leave some PTs there.
Where did all those Aks you sunk come from? Watch out you won´t have the same problems as PzB whose bombers all attacked your Transports while they let your surface TF (almost) unscratched. In your case the KB would hit your carriers after those spent their point (and planes and fatigue) on lousy AKs.
As it looks on your screenshot PzB has some troops in Wewak. Do you think you could make it impossible/dangerous for him to withdrawl from there? I am quite sure he doesn´t want you to let his troops there starve to death. Is it possible to damage the harbor or/and the port so he will take longer to do his evacuation so you can intercept it?
Where did all those Aks you sunk come from? Watch out you won´t have the same problems as PzB whose bombers all attacked your Transports while they let your surface TF (almost) unscratched. In your case the KB would hit your carriers after those spent their point (and planes and fatigue) on lousy AKs.
As it looks on your screenshot PzB has some troops in Wewak. Do you think you could make it impossible/dangerous for him to withdrawl from there? I am quite sure he doesn´t want you to let his troops there starve to death. Is it possible to damage the harbor or/and the port so he will take longer to do his evacuation so you can intercept it?
If you like what I said love me,if you dislike what I say ignore me!
"Extra Bavaria non est vita! Et sic est vita non est ita!"
"Extra Bavaria non est vita! Et sic est vita non est ita!"
RE: Aitape Falls
Not sure where the AK's came from. PT's and CL led DD Sqns are on the way to secure the base.
I am LRCAPPING all bases in Southern NG to prevent a pull out if I can
Andy
I am LRCAPPING all bases in Southern NG to prevent a pull out if I can
Andy
RE: Aitape Falls
Its hard to keep my fleet protected when its scattered over the whole sea. I need to watch my fuel levels this is eating out a lot of fuel invading so much. I am keeping my CV force in the vicinity of Hydra I and II.
I am getting ready for Hydra III
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/12/44
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 16
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 47
B-24J Liberator x 103
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 103
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 31
P-40N Warhawk x 7
P-38J Lightning x 21
P-47D Thunderbolt x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 52
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 125
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
Kittyhawk III x 10
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 51
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 36
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 139
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 34
F4U-1 Corsair x 19
SB2C Helldiver x 304
TBM Avenger x 17
Spitfire VIII x 6
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 9
P-47D Thunderbolt x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 24 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 217
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 57,85
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
LST LST-78, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
I am getting ready for Hydra III
Andy
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/12/44
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 16
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 47
B-24J Liberator x 103
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 103
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 31
P-40N Warhawk x 7
P-38J Lightning x 21
P-47D Thunderbolt x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 52
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 26
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 125
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
Kittyhawk III x 10
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 51
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 36
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 139
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 34
F4U-1 Corsair x 19
SB2C Helldiver x 304
TBM Avenger x 17
Spitfire VIII x 6
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-38J Lightning x 9
P-47D Thunderbolt x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 24 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 217
Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 57,85
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
LST LST-78, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
RE: Aitape Falls
I am really struggling to cover all my retreating TF's from Aitape/Dagua its annoying but not much I can do.
I am loading up for Hydra III.
PT Boats/ DD's and other light surface forces are guarding the 2 bases.
I have noticed something strange none of my RN ships are date advancing even if I capture Bombay or Karachi the ships wont be available until after the wars end.
Weird !!!
I am expecting some real resistance on Hydra III so after my ships unload I will send my CV's and SCTF's back to replenish before going for it and I will only launch one well covered operation rather than 2 partially covered ones.
Andy.
I am loading up for Hydra III.
PT Boats/ DD's and other light surface forces are guarding the 2 bases.
I have noticed something strange none of my RN ships are date advancing even if I capture Bombay or Karachi the ships wont be available until after the wars end.
Weird !!!
I am expecting some real resistance on Hydra III so after my ships unload I will send my CV's and SCTF's back to replenish before going for it and I will only launch one well covered operation rather than 2 partially covered ones.
Andy.
Victory at Sea
OK I dont really know what to say....
PZB sent me his text of the battle but I am a liitle shell shocked (and I havent even watched the return yet just read the combat replay !!!!) I dont understand what he was up to sink a few transports is not worth that risk
Looks like KB got annihalated
I will post PZB's text and my counter response
PZB
"Somehow Andy must have gotten hold of our intentions and turned his entire fleet turned around.
The place was again bristling with destroyers and carriers [:(] In perfect position - 4 hexes from our fleet, all enemy carriers reacted 2 hexes and launched devastating counter strikes.
The dreaded uber CAP awaited the KB - ALL attacking and defending ac shot down by Hellcats. ALL carriers disabled or sunk by enemy strike. Not ONE crack pilot got through to hit enemy fleets.
The consequences of this is much worse than Midway and the Marianas Turkey shoot put together. The battle was so one sided that I simply pressed the end turn. Some 600 Jap ac lost against 200 enemy fighters and bombers. The cream of the navy has been destroyed.
I gambled - and lost!
Gentlemen: I'm sorry to have failed you, the Empire has been dealt a mortal blow [&o] All praise to Andy and his death machine!
As Wobbly took the consequences of the fall of his Empires crown jewel - so will I.
Realizing that resistance is futile the CinC will offer his appologies and resignation to the Emperor! [:'(]
Since I'm starting in a new and demanding job as an IT Project coordinator in 2 weeks it is possible that I may use this opportunity to step back. There may be openings for new ambitious commanders to take over...
ok, more comments when I return tonight.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/13/44
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TF 1170 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
Allied Ships
AP Empire Tamar, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 1
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Yubari
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 2
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 1, on fire DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1, on fire DD Shinonome
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood
DD Hickox
DD Hoel
DD Hunt
DD Mullany
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 1
DD Renshaw
DD Wickes
DD Stack
DD Wilson
DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 2
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 3
CL Yubari, Shell hits 1
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 4
DD Hayashio, on fire
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage DD Minegumo, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage DD Shinonome, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hickox, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Hoel DD Hunt DD Mullany, Shell hits 1 DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 3 DD Renshaw DD Wickes DD Stack DD Wilson, Shell hits 1 DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CL Oi, Shell hits 3
DD Tamanami
DD Onami, Shell hits 3
DD Kishinami, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Hayanami, Shell hits 1 DD Hamanami, Shell hits 2, on fire DD Asashimo, Shell hits 2 DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hickox, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage DD Hoel, Shell hits 1 DD Hunt, Shell hits 3, on fire DD Mullany, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Renshaw DD Wickes, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk DD Stack DD Wilson DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-129
PT PT-130
PT PT-131
PT PT-132
PT PT-133
PT PT-134, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
PT PT-135
PT PT-136
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
AK Benjamin Franklin, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage AK Francisco Coronado AK John C. Calhoun, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
SC SC-1063
AK Floyd B. Olson
AK Stephen H. Long
AK Thomas M. Cooley, Shell hits 1
AK William W. Campbell, Shell hits 2
AK Empire Zephyr, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 2
DD Onami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Kishinami, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk DD Hayanami, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Hamanami, on fire DD Asashimo, Shell hits 3 DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-456
PT PT-457
PT PT-458
PT PT-459
PT PT-460
PT PT-461, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT PT-488
PT PT-489
PT PT-490
PT PT-491
PT PT-492
PT PT-493
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
Allied ground losses:
218 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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ASW attack at 45,56
Japanese Ships
PG Magan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Guardfish
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 13
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 54
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 23
G4M2 Betty x 23
P1Y Frances x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 36
Ki-21 Sally x 23
Ki-48 Lily x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 120
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
11 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
36 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
54 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
23 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
16 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 236
D4Y Judy x 45
P1Y Frances x 139
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 171
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
47 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
37 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 31
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 17
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 41
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet 10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 36
B-24J Liberator x 84
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 126
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 6
P-38J Lightning x 25
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 41
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 62
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
Kittyhawk III x 8
P-38J Lightning x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 55
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 37
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 91
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 8
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 131
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 139
SB2C Helldiver x 245
TBM Avenger x 66
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 8 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 21 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 72 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 58 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 88 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 29 destroyed, 48 damaged TBM Avenger: 8 destroyed, 31 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1 CA Atago CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage CV Kaga, Bomb hits 19, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 2, on fire CV Akagi, Bomb hits 3, on fire BB Kongo, Bomb hits 3, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 4
SB2C Helldiver x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 7, on fire CV Akagi, Bomb hits 6, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 123
D4Y Judy x 119
B6N Jill x 90
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 309
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 121 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 97 destroyed
B6N Jill: 80 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 55 destroyed, 30 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 48
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 254
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 34 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF at 59,85
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Allied Ships
CVE Natoma Bay
CVE Kalinin Bay
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 11
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 27
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 254
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 16 destroyed
B6N Jill: 23 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 72
SB2C Helldiver x 164
TBM Avenger x 107
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 13 destroyed, 4 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM Avenger: 6 destroyed, 40 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 15, Torpedo hits 2, on fire CV Amagi, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage CL Tama, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage CVL Ryuho CV Unryu, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage BB Haruna, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage CV Katsuragi, Bomb hits 6, on fire CS Mizuho, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 5
TBM Avenger x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 5 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Amagi, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryuho, Torpedo hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 8
TBM Avenger x 17
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage CVL Ryuho
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 14
D4Y Judy x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 172
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
PZB sent me his text of the battle but I am a liitle shell shocked (and I havent even watched the return yet just read the combat replay !!!!) I dont understand what he was up to sink a few transports is not worth that risk
Looks like KB got annihalated
I will post PZB's text and my counter response
PZB
"Somehow Andy must have gotten hold of our intentions and turned his entire fleet turned around.
The place was again bristling with destroyers and carriers [:(] In perfect position - 4 hexes from our fleet, all enemy carriers reacted 2 hexes and launched devastating counter strikes.
The dreaded uber CAP awaited the KB - ALL attacking and defending ac shot down by Hellcats. ALL carriers disabled or sunk by enemy strike. Not ONE crack pilot got through to hit enemy fleets.
The consequences of this is much worse than Midway and the Marianas Turkey shoot put together. The battle was so one sided that I simply pressed the end turn. Some 600 Jap ac lost against 200 enemy fighters and bombers. The cream of the navy has been destroyed.
I gambled - and lost!
Gentlemen: I'm sorry to have failed you, the Empire has been dealt a mortal blow [&o] All praise to Andy and his death machine!
As Wobbly took the consequences of the fall of his Empires crown jewel - so will I.
Realizing that resistance is futile the CinC will offer his appologies and resignation to the Emperor! [:'(]
Since I'm starting in a new and demanding job as an IT Project coordinator in 2 weeks it is possible that I may use this opportunity to step back. There may be openings for new ambitious commanders to take over...
ok, more comments when I return tonight.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/13/44
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TF 1170 encounters mine field at Dagua (51,81)
Allied Ships
AP Empire Tamar, Mine hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 1
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Yubari
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 2
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Urakaze
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 1, on fire DD Minegumo, Shell hits 1, on fire DD Shinonome
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood
DD Hickox
DD Hoel
DD Hunt
DD Mullany
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 1
DD Renshaw
DD Wickes
DD Stack
DD Wilson
DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Myoko, Shell hits 2
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 3
CL Yubari, Shell hits 1
DD Natsushio, Shell hits 4
DD Hayashio, on fire
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Nowaki, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk DD Natsugumo, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage DD Minegumo, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage DD Shinonome, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hickox, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Hoel DD Hunt DD Mullany, Shell hits 1 DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 3 DD Renshaw DD Wickes DD Stack DD Wilson, Shell hits 1 DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CL Oi, Shell hits 3
DD Tamanami
DD Onami, Shell hits 3
DD Kishinami, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Hayanami, Shell hits 1 DD Hamanami, Shell hits 2, on fire DD Asashimo, Shell hits 2 DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
DD Hazelwood, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hickox, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage DD Hoel, Shell hits 1 DD Hunt, Shell hits 3, on fire DD Mullany, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Renshaw DD Wickes, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk DD Stack DD Wilson DD Hatfield
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-129
PT PT-130
PT PT-131
PT PT-132
PT PT-133
PT PT-134, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
PT PT-135
PT PT-136
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
AK Benjamin Franklin, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage AK Francisco Coronado AK John C. Calhoun, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Aoba
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Amagiri
DD Hayate
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze
Allied Ships
SC SC-1063
AK Floyd B. Olson
AK Stephen H. Long
AK Thomas M. Cooley, Shell hits 1
AK William W. Campbell, Shell hits 2
AK Empire Zephyr, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Aitape at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Tamanami, Shell hits 2
DD Onami, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Kishinami, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk DD Hayanami, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage DD Hamanami, on fire DD Asashimo, Shell hits 3 DD Hatsukaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-456
PT PT-457
PT PT-458
PT PT-459
PT PT-460
PT PT-461, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT PT-488
PT PT-489
PT PT-490
PT PT-491
PT PT-492
PT PT-493
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Naval bombardment of Aitape, at 51,80
Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
Allied ground losses:
218 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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ASW attack at 45,56
Japanese Ships
PG Magan Maru
Allied Ships
SS Guardfish
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Day Air attack on IND IV Corps, at 22,3
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 13
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 54
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 23
G4M2 Betty x 23
P1Y Frances x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 36
Ki-21 Sally x 23
Ki-48 Lily x 27
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 120
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
11 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
36 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
54 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
23 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
16 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 236
D4Y Judy x 45
P1Y Frances x 139
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 171
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
47 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
37 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 31
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 17
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 41
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet 10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 36
B-24J Liberator x 84
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 126
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 6
P-38J Lightning x 25
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 41
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 62
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
Kittyhawk III x 8
P-38J Lightning x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 55
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 37
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 91
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 8
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 131
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 139
SB2C Helldiver x 245
TBM Avenger x 66
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 8 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 21 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 72 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 58 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 88 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 29 destroyed, 48 damaged TBM Avenger: 8 destroyed, 31 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1 CA Atago CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage CV Kaga, Bomb hits 19, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage CVL Chiyoda, Bomb hits 2, on fire CV Akagi, Bomb hits 3, on fire BB Kongo, Bomb hits 3, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 4
SB2C Helldiver x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 7, on fire CV Akagi, Bomb hits 6, on fire
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 123
D4Y Judy x 119
B6N Jill x 90
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 309
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 121 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 97 destroyed
B6N Jill: 80 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 55 destroyed, 30 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 48
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 254
Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 34 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF at 59,85
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Allied Ships
CVE Natoma Bay
CVE Kalinin Bay
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 11
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 27
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 254
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 16 destroyed
B6N Jill: 23 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 1
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 72
SB2C Helldiver x 164
TBM Avenger x 107
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 13 destroyed, 4 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM Avenger: 6 destroyed, 40 damaged
Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 15, Torpedo hits 2, on fire CV Amagi, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage CL Tama, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage CVL Ryuho CV Unryu, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage BB Haruna, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage CV Katsuragi, Bomb hits 6, on fire CS Mizuho, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 5
TBM Avenger x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 5 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Amagi, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryuho, Torpedo hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 54,76
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 8
TBM Avenger x 17
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 9 damaged
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage CVL Ryuho
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 53,78
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 14
D4Y Judy x 6
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 172
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
RE: Victory at Sea
And my response
Oh MY GOD
What were you doing !!! I expected a few light SFCTF's to arrive perhaps with a Battleship or two similar to the Gasmata op aganst Nomad especially if I made it look like my Carriers were withdrawing or possibly some more Betties to strike at transports as they withdrew. (and even then I was expecting you to wait for later more risky opportunities I was evaccing 1st and 9th Aus Divs back to Brisbane for refit so was keeping my carriers about to keep missus betty off)
I never ever thought you would bring in the whole KB (most of my Carriers were down to minimum ops points and only had enught for 2 strikes at most after all the ground attacks.
I just never ever expected you would take this kind of risk that close to my LBA (to some extent you caught me by surprise as all my LBA was on non naval attack unlike last time)
I didn’t have a clue this was coming but was beginning to evac some of the ground forces used in Hydra I and II back to Australia to refit so had increased the cap.
Oh MY GOD
What were you doing !!! I expected a few light SFCTF's to arrive perhaps with a Battleship or two similar to the Gasmata op aganst Nomad especially if I made it look like my Carriers were withdrawing or possibly some more Betties to strike at transports as they withdrew. (and even then I was expecting you to wait for later more risky opportunities I was evaccing 1st and 9th Aus Divs back to Brisbane for refit so was keeping my carriers about to keep missus betty off)
I never ever thought you would bring in the whole KB (most of my Carriers were down to minimum ops points and only had enught for 2 strikes at most after all the ground attacks.
I just never ever expected you would take this kind of risk that close to my LBA (to some extent you caught me by surprise as all my LBA was on non naval attack unlike last time)
I didn’t have a clue this was coming but was beginning to evac some of the ground forces used in Hydra I and II back to Australia to refit so had increased the cap.
RE: Victory at Sea
I just dont know what to say he took a hell of a risk for not a large return except to get one over on the allied player.
He did it to me in the gap between marshalls and Solomons with KB and to Nomad at Gasmata this time was one risk to many.
I just dont think the transports were worth the risk !!!!
To be honest I am a little shocked by the whole thing
He did it to me in the gap between marshalls and Solomons with KB and to Nomad at Gasmata this time was one risk to many.
I just dont think the transports were worth the risk !!!!
To be honest I am a little shocked by the whole thing
RE: Victory at Sea
OK just watched the turn Halsey that aggressive wondrous man reacted 180 miles against orders !!!!! All carriers were set to react 0 but he reacted Amagi and Ryuho are confirmed down others probably to follow
RE: Victory at Sea
p.s. in case you hadnt guessed I had no clue that KB was coming out to play I just was trying to avoid losses among my transports and perhaps mousetrap a BB Divison or two.
I hope PZB doesn't surrender but I guess I will understand if he does.
I have offered to go back one day but PZB (on past exchanges) doesnt like doing things like that It still confuses me as to why he risked all for a few transports its that more than anything I am struggling to comprehend he must have known that the Marianas and attacks on the Palaus were coming why risk his precious counter attack weapon ah well
Andy
I hope PZB doesn't surrender but I guess I will understand if he does.
I have offered to go back one day but PZB (on past exchanges) doesnt like doing things like that It still confuses me as to why he risked all for a few transports its that more than anything I am struggling to comprehend he must have known that the Marianas and attacks on the Palaus were coming why risk his precious counter attack weapon ah well
Andy
RE: Victory at Sea
The situation the day before its weird he seems to have way overconcentrated KB into to few TF's I count 4 CV's and 2 CVLs at least in one TF and 4 CV's 1 CVL and 1 CS in another I dont knwo Japanese co ordination but only 130 Zekes on CAP from 8 CV's seems light.
My CAP was set at 70% FYI and 1 CV Fighter Sqn was on night CAP as well as 2 CVL's/ CVE's and Formidables Sqn as well
My CAP was set at 70% FYI and 1 CV Fighter Sqn was on night CAP as well as 2 CVL's/ CVE's and Formidables Sqn as well
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RE: Victory at Sea
ORIGINAL: Andy Mac
I have offered to go back one day but PZB (on past exchanges) doesnt like doing things like that It still confuses me as to why he risked all for a few transports its that more than anything I am struggling to comprehend he must have known that the Marianas and attacks on the Palaus were coming why risk his precious counter attack weapon ah well
Andy
Why on earth would you offer to go back one day? There was no glitch or gamey outcome: he tried to do a sneak attack on you, failed and lost all his carriers. If your carriers hadn't been nearby (or had been out of op points) and he had sunk most of your transports, do you really think he'd be offering to go back one day because you left your vulnerable ships uncovered? After the slapping around the allies have gotten in this AAR, Feb 1944 is a time when the allies can start counting on things going their way. I think it's a bit cheap for the japanese players to throw in the towel after rampaging around and having their fun for a few years and then giving up. There are victory conditions and with 18 months to go, it might still be hard for you to acheive them as he controls India and China. Many people have commented on how everything in the first year goes the Japanese way and everything pretty much goes the allies' way in 1944-5 (although in the Dude-Zeta 'Hirohito' AAR the Japanese did ambush a bunch of US CV's off the coast of Korea in late 1945...)
RE: Victory at Sea
Heheh perhaps you are right I dont know but if he is thinking of quitting I want the game to go on.
I do question his overconcentration of carriers and the low level of CAP I wonder if he made a mistake and stood down soem fighters.
As I said PZB probably wont take me up on it as he hates re doing turns as an experiment I would really like to re run yesterdays turn with the Japanese haveing 10 TF's each with one carrier I ssuspect on defence the result would have been very differentwhy he concentrated into 2 TF's is beyond me.
I do question his overconcentration of carriers and the low level of CAP I wonder if he made a mistake and stood down soem fighters.
As I said PZB probably wont take me up on it as he hates re doing turns as an experiment I would really like to re run yesterdays turn with the Japanese haveing 10 TF's each with one carrier I ssuspect on defence the result would have been very differentwhy he concentrated into 2 TF's is beyond me.
RE: Victory at Sea
Only 1 CV actually sank (Amagi) and 1 CVL and my carriers have almost no ammo left so I will probably have to withdraw despite my desire to follow up but I suspect he will lose a large chunk of the fleet to damage
RE: Victory at Sea
The points score before todays battle was 61,623 Jap to 27,857 Allies so still more than 2:1 my chances of getting 2:1 in 45 are remote so I would expect the game to go on a while on points if he doesnt quit