Pauk's corner: sake break for Japanese fanboys

[Kapten Q]

Pauk san, in terms of defence what are your thoughts of bulding up your airfeilds. I mean the allies will capture them eventually and a captured lvl 4 airfield speeds up the process of capturing the next base down the line.

Q

[pauk]

Greetings Kapten,

It depends. It is more than clear that i can not defend all bases so i've choosed what would i defend. So, what i consider as important bases i'm expanding and fortyfing while others i'm leaving undeveloped.

Solomons are perfect example for that. My first defencive line is PM-GG-Lunga. Only Lunga is lvl 4 while i don't expand PM and GG. Bases which are next to these bases (Buna, Dobadura, Ferguson island, Munda) i do not expand (but i'm plan to make it hard for Andy to take it). After this "blank belt" i have what i consider as main defencive line (Buin, Torokina, Lae) and these AFs and forts are expanded.

You are right, if i expand all bases and Allies capture them they will have operational bases immediately - what we won't to have[;)]

So, in short, my "box" defensive line consists of "belts" - developed and undeveloped bases...

There where i plan to make a hard stand i develop all bases (Northern Australia, Timor, Marshalls...)... Allies will build these bases in couple of days anyway, thanks to Sea Bees...



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/20/42


Chinese withdrew to Kweiyang and i've start pounding AF...Chungking also recived deserved attention (100+ army bombers from Ichang)

Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 22
Ki-49 Helen x 22

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
86 casualties reported

Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
19 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 10000 feet


Ground combat at 43,30 - i was lucky and faster than Andy. My paras were eliminated this turn. That means that Chinese which left in crossroad hex will retreat via trail to Chengtu.

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1252 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 43

Defending force 560 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1

Allied max assault: 37 - adjusted assault: 39

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 39 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1212 casualties reported

I've ordered deliberate attack on Chinese defending NE hex out of Chungking.

Other theatres were quiet. I keep track on enemy subs (they are going to PI probably - evacuation mission) and i'm trying to intercept them....

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/21/42

Another day with action only in China... My bombers softening enemy defence - deliberate attack ordered for tomorrow.


Day Air attack on 63rd Chinese Corps, at 44,30

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 19
Ki-49 Helen x 9

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on 49th Chinese Corps, at 44,30

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 47
Ki-49 Helen x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Few enemy units forced to retreat - NE hex of Chungking.


Ground combat at 43,31

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 106916 troops, 1191 guns, 14 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2257

Defending force 17909 troops, 99 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 399

Japanese max assault: 2151 - adjusted assault: 1392

Allied max defense: 413 - adjusted defense: 153

Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1094 casualties reported
Guns lost 34
Vehicles lost 3

Allied ground losses:
473 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/22/42


CHINA


Ground combat at 44,30 - the last defenders of the hex east of northern crossroads are defeated. I will keep pressure in area...


Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 184632 troops, 1775 guns, 20 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4249

Defending force 23728 troops, 72 guns, 4 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 478

Japanese max assault: 2769 - adjusted assault: 2368

Allied max defense: 390 - adjusted defense: 205

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1570 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 1

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


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!





AUSTRALIA

Still not much to report there. Sally Chutai attacked enemy south of Darwin. Still no sign of massive concentration of enemy forces.

Day Air attack on 4th Australian Division, at 36,92

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 12

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 17000 feet

I'm still asking myself is Andy really going to start a massive offensive with goal of re-capturing Independent state of Aborigians (north Australia). He can mass enough troops, that's for sure - Aussies and several American divisions.

I have to be prepared for this option too - if i loose north Australia soon i did nothing... No one have experience about northern Australia i think so i'm on my own there. It could be a feint and i don't want to weak other theathers so i will strenghten this particulare theatre only with available forces (one tk regiment and 48th division - they are on route to Derby and Darwin). I have more than 100 army bombers there and keeping reserve with additional 60 bombers in Singapore.

One BB and couple of CA's are in Soerbaya and ready to sails towards Australia if Andy really tries to recapture northern Australian bases. I think it should be enough since his supply routes are extremely streched.

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Army carrying Navy flags?

The SHAME!!

[:D]

[pauk]

I believe, but may be mistaken, that the naval flag was also the war flag in the Second World War, in which case it would have been used by Japanese soldiers and bases.

Both the army and the navy had a version of the Rising sun flag with rays; the naval version was off-set, with the red sun closer to the lanyard side, while the army's version (which was part of the regimental colors) was more centered.

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/23/42

Absolutely nothing. I can affort to post whole action report....


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Day Air attack on Cebu Island , at 42,58

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 89
D3A Val x 7
B5N Kate x 8
Ki-27 Nate x 35
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 48

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 24
Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
8 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
7 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 6th Chinese Cavalry Corps, at 46,34

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 9
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 6th Chinese Cavalry Corps, at 46,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
D3A Val x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Australian Cavalry Division, at 36,92

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 11
Ki-49 Helen x 27
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 16000 feet
27 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 61st PA Division, at 42,55

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Helen x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 61st PA Division, at 42,55

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on No. 101 RN Base Force, at 19,57

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 95
D3A Val x 8
B5N Kate x 8
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 46

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
8 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
8 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 30th Chinese/B Corps, at 46,28

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27 Nate x 10
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 99
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 40
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-27 Nate bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
31 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on No. 101 RAAF Base Force, at 60,89

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
G4M1 Betty x 18

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at 43,37

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 569 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 478

Defending force 14554 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 523



Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported


IMPERIAL HQ NEWS SHEET

Enemy abandoned Kweiyang and Imperial HQ ordered China Exp Army to make plans for offensive towards Yunan

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ORIGINAL: pauk

I believe, but may be mistaken, that the naval flag was also the war flag in the Second World War, in which case it would have been used by Japanese soldiers and bases.

Both the army and the navy had a version of the Rising sun flag with rays; the naval version was off-set, with the red sun closer to the lanyard side, while the army's version (which was part of the regimental colors) was more centered.

Perhaps, but that's definetly a navy flag, the sun is quite offset. And i've seen quite a few pictures with the army troops with the standard national flag.

Regardless, i'm just teasing [:D]

[pauk]

ah, your eyes than must be better then mine... and yes i know, you are meticulous[:D]


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/24/42

Nothing.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/25/42

16 Bettys attacked Tarawa port during night phase. It cost me 5 ac for nothing.


Sorry guys on dull AAR....

[Sneer]

don't worry
it is normal at this stage of game
i'm almost sick of it
during 2nd half almost nothing happened in my game

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/26/42


PHILIPPINES

Enemy subs encountered - moving to Roxas where PI division waiting for evacuation. I've ordered bombers to patrol and moved ASW TF to Roxas. In addition NLF will land to Roxas (i own the base) and force remains of PI divison to withdraw to their original base in the south)

PACIFIC

First offensive missions with P-38G. I was tempted to put LR CAP over Jaulit for tomorrow, but decided different, cause i don't want leave Maloelap without air cover (last few months Andy kept 100 fighters more or less on CAP - today only 15). We must be careful here...


Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 38


No Allied losses

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet





AUSTRALIA

Day Air attack on 3rd Australian Tank Regiment, at 36,92 - from Darwin. I just want intel which units Andy have there.

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 34
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

All bombing at 16000 feet

I'm still on 1.8 and negotiate with Andy what to do (he stated "doesn't matter) - you may probably know that i dont like NPP, but if we go on 1.801 i would be tempted to use bomber crew for fighters later in the game (1944) when my situation becomes desperate.... (yes, i'm weak....)

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/27/42

Nada.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/28/42

Apart from regular bombings in China (training missions and strikes on Chungking) and PI (training missions) nothing happend.

So i have a time for a little rant against ASW model based on my experience in 1.8 so far. It is simply impossible to found and sink enemy sub.

Look at this picture. I have ASW force for couple of days at Dobadura and crack Betty daitai at PM but both failed even to report this enemy fleet!...





Same in PI. 40 crack bombers can not locate enemy subs in the shallow waters....

Ok, i know that Jap ASW was joke but also know that Japanese didn't pay attention to ASW. I pay a lot attention to the ASW but results are - none! Allied subs can park their subs in base hex and go to fishing because there is nothing that can stop them... I'm afraid of 1943 when Allied subs become dangerous (sic!), what i can expect?

The things like this one happens when there is no comprehensive testing and no experience based on playing the game in the late war period. I'm afraid that this way of the changing certain issues will continue in the future....

OK, i may be wrong - but hey, it is Pauk's corner and i can affort myself a little rant[:D]


IMPERIAL HQ NEWS SHEET

It seems that enemy gathering at the southern Australian railroad (Pert-south Australia). I was tempted to send bulk of northern Australia Army to clear railroad south of Darwin (7 units) but give up - don't want to inform the enemy about my strength there. And Andy would withdraw his units so i would achive nothing.

One division was relased from Kwantung to Burma Army and still on route to Bangkok. Smaller units (SNLF) in Burma already preparing for Broome, Koepang and Derby and will reinforce northern Australia.

I have to be prepared for the most daring plan with goal to cut off my northern Australia army group!

The enemy will, after recapturing Perth gather carriers and invasion fleet and sails towards Timor... if Timor falls to enemy hands i would be in great danger...

I can not stand against AmerBrit CF force so i must fortify Koepang. Although this scenario is not likely going to happen i must protect my units from being cut off.

And units at Timor will be, sooner or latter, anyway on the frontline so they have one goal - delay enemy until my northern Australia army group is not evacuated and recuperated...


I'm thinking about use of the KB in upcoming months... can i use KB against enemy carriers in CV battle (but on my terms under LBA cover) and until then? (when the Allied will become invincible?)

Any thoughts?

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/29/42

Well i can't complain anymore that my ASW forces can't found enemy subs[8|]


ASW attack near Dobodura at 55,91

Japanese Ships
PC Shonon Maru #11
PC Shonon Maru #10
PG Myoken Maru
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Oite
DD Ushio
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Peto


Philippine division is sent back to the Iloilo...


Ground combat at Roxas

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 818 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 25

Defending force 950 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 31

Japanese max assault: 24 - adjusted assault: 42

Allied max defense: 24 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 42 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!


A new air campaign in China will start tomorrow. Bombers from Sian (target Chengtu), Hanoi (target Yunan) and Wuhan (old target Chungking) have mission to put Chinese under pressure and supress airfields from where Andy can LRCAPing Chungking and other bases which are in Chinese hands).

[pauk]

No turn from Andy yet and have spare time for read again my AAR and make summary of the operations up to today. Besides that, i desperatly trying to keep this AAR interesting, due total Allied inactivity in last few months[:'(]

IMPERIAL HQ WAR PLANS

Capturing Philippines, Malaya and DEI with minimal casuaulties fast as possible. Once when this goal is achived, IJA/IJN will invade India or Australia (depends on circumstances).


PHILIPPINES

Deadline for capturing PI was 1st February. I was hoped that this goal would be achived because i used 6 divisions (56th division was attached to the "Philippine group Army), a brigade, enough eng units and lots of smaller naval infantry units. Had a quite a lot armour too (sent a couple tank reg from Kwantung and HI defence to PI). Massive air support from IJAAF.

I trapped thim at Clark Field and Manila but couldn't capture Manila.

MALAYA/BURMA

Original plan was allowing the Allies air superiority temporarely, until i have enough Zero daitais to protect Malaya skies and deal with AVG and B17s. Since i had insufficient forces for rapid advance trough Malaya peninsula i attach 33th, 55th and Imperial guard division from Burma Area army for "Ish-proc-go" (capturing Malaya peninsula) - these units were marching from Thailand trough peninsula towards Singapore. I took Khota Baru right at the start of the war.

Andy massed his troops at Johore Baru and set there 1st defensive line -didn't helped him too much.

Singapore falls 18th January which was good. Andy thought that i would wait with Singapore until i deal with Philippines so he actually reinforced Singapore.


Burma was big gamble - i could assign only two tank rtg and one mix regiment (hoped for holding Moulmein-Raheang line until i capture Malaya). Andy made a huge mistake there and kept bulk of his forces at Moulmein, while i flanked him and capture Burma with this pathetic force. He evacuated brigades from Burma but i was able to inflict a huge casaulties to him (I used paras for Pagan and Tang Gyui).

DEI

Waited for baby KB support and I was slowed down there because Andy transfered few airgroups from CV to Amboina and because active role of the Z force. Anyway, after two months i hold all southern DEI (including Koepang).

PACIFIC

PH strike was dissapointing (it is always dissapointing). No BBs sunk. I lost a month with KB lurking and waiting for ships on route to the West coast (didn't know that Andy using picket line consisting of single-low-value ships).

Slowly progresing in SW PAC. Kaveing captured.

CHINA

Afer two months of the war i captured allmost whole southern railroad line (except the Wuchow).

AUSTRALIA

I've decided to invade Oz somewhere in the start of Feburary.

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/30/42

Finally some good news - Jack moved one month and now scheduled to arrive in Feb 42.

100 army bombers visited Yunan.

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/31/42

Not so eventfull turn but more pleasing news are coming. Cleaning Northern China continues, and our German friends obviously going well in Europe. Our inteligence service intercepted important message from Churchill - Brits have to withdraw a CV and 2 DDs to Britain!.... he must be short on PP now....[:D]


Ground combat at Kweiyang

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23752 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2146

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

Japanese max assault: 457 - adjusted assault: 230

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 230 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweiyang base !!!



Ground combat at 43,30 - my units crossed river and easily defeat demoralised enemy!

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 111350 troops, 1220 guns, 15 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2280

Defending force 18294 troops, 47 guns, 4 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 393

Japanese max assault: 1988 - adjusted assault: 1044

Allied max defense: 376 - adjusted defense: 95

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
877 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
582 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!


Ground combat at 45,30 - Ichang-Sian junction

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2218 troops, 0 guns, 141 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 181

Defending force 5706 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 207

Japanese max assault: 70 - adjusted assault: 34

Allied max defense: 198 - adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1


Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported


Ground combat at 46,27 - on Sian-Kungchang road

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1603 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 34

Defending force 159 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 10

Japanese max assault: 31 - adjusted assault: 16

Allied max defense: 6 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1


Allied ground losses:
256 casualties reported


Chinese unit surrenders.

[Jim D Burns]

ORIGINAL: pauk
Brits have to withdraw a CV and 2 DDs to Britain!.... he must be short on PP now....[:D]

I think this is a new bug. I saw the same message flash across our replay in my PBEM and wondered if the Japanese could see it too. We got the same withdraw for November as well (CV), hope it isn't hard coded in or something.

This should NOT be visible to Japan.

Jim

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/01/42

Nothing to report....


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/02/42

Ok, i have to admit that i was quite depressed last few months due total unactivity from Andy. But PzB comeback and great Sneer's victory are inspiration for me. I do not know what enemy waiting for - but i will do everything i can and hoped that Andy would hit a rock when he finally start his offensive.


CHINA

Ground combat at 45,30 - it would take some time until i destroy Chinese corps. I don't know why this unit doesn't retreat to the mountain north of current position (mountain hex is A controled).


Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7069 troops, 39 guns, 141 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 178

Defending force 5375 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 186

Japanese max assault: 163 - adjusted assault: 185

Allied max defense: 176 - adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported

Operations in northern China would take some time, that's for sure. But I'm not in rush there. Still waiting for some army bombers and shortly i would start Nemeza-go with goal to close all his remaining airfields.

He can hide in Australia, he can hide in Pacific but he can not hide in China - and no single enemy base would escape Empire's wrath!

AUSTRALIA

I don't know what he is waiting for there (but that is not my problem, right? every day i gain with controled Perth gives me 300 HI by day:). I ordered bulk of my Army at Darwin to move south, closer to Andy's units. Will try engage them in few weeks...

PACIFIC

Still quiet there.

INDIA

Transport fleet sighted on route to Diamond harbour. I formed two light SC TF and will try intercept enemy ships in Indian ocean before they arrive to their destination.

IMPERIAL HQ NEWS SHEET

A major reorganisation of my air units is scheduled in next few days. Shortly - i would move few Army sentais to Japan (trained to 80 exp), rest skilled pilots will strengthen crack air groups while others will train to satisfying level (60+). These regular groups will face the enemy at the frontlines while crack groups will be in reserve but ready for Divine strike when the time comes. Same goes for naval bombers....

[pauk]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/03/42

Well, i was late by one turn - my light SC TFs are unable to intercept enemy conwoy heading
Diamond Harbour. At least I-boat found it and put two torps into enemy TK.


Sub attack at 25,24

Japanese Ships
SS I-11

Allied Ships
TK Empire Emerald, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Ok, I will stay around with my naval force and wait for opportunity to intercept them on their return. I wonder what this sneaky Scot planing there?

Fuel could mean that he would try to push me in Burma (with naval bombardment). In that case i need to keep an eye and protect my fighters in Rangoon. I'm not sure that he could do something else - i have 4 divs in Burma (one on their way) and one div + mix bde in Malaya...

CHINA

Another strike on Yunan, but escort refuses to fly. I hate this and every time i send my bombers i fear that Andy would ambush me... Airfield is now 28% damaged and he lost 4 transports due ops (i think his transports flying to Yunan).


Day Air attack on Yunan , at 38,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 26
Ki-49 Helen x 34
Ki-46-II Dinah x 3

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 52


All bombing at 6000 feet

IMPERIAL HQ NEWS SHEET

We are investigating how it is possible to loose 6000 vechile points in one or two days (i posted this issue in the support forum).

[Jim D Burns]

ORIGINAL: pauk
Ok, i have to admit that i was quite depressed last few months due total unactivity from Andy.

Hi Pauk,

As your game and mine are virtually on the same date, I thought I’d give you a little insight about the allied position. First I think his inactivity right now is simply due to the October upgrades. They are practically due on every ship he has, and unless he had his ships pre-positioned in port on October 1, my guess is he’s got quite a few ships still trying to repair the damage from the upgrades. I know from my game that I still have ships in the 8-12 system damage range as of November.

Also if I remember correctly (sorry too many AAR’s I’m following to remember specifics, you should do an overview summary every 6 months or so to help readers keep up with current affairs) neither of you has lost any carrier assets. So as in my game you both now have very strong and capable carrier forces, so he’ll have to be very cautious about how and when he uses his carriers. The allies don’t start getting any more fleet carriers for almost a year, so running around willy nilly with his carriers can set back his ability to counter-attack you by a year.

At this point in the game it is of no benefit to the allies to engage you in a carrier battle. He needs them around in order to counter-attack bases outside of his land based air range, so he will probably avoid any kind of carrier action if he can. You of course should seek one with extreme prejudice since things will only go down hill for you fast once you near the end of 1943 and CV’s start to pour into the allied shipyards.

I’d expect to see him take back Australia before he launches many sea based invasions, except perhaps in the Marshall Islands where he can support his operations from the Gilbert Islands with relatively light use of his CV’s. He needs Australia as a secure base of operations, so my guess is a large chunk of the forces normally used in the conquest of the Solomon Islands (and almost all of the Southwest Pacific forces) will get diverted to Australia for a large land campaign.

Once he has Australia secure he’ll probably then come out to play, either in New Guinea or the Dutch East Indies. My guess would be New Guinea as you’ll have lots of extra resources in the south of the SRA after he finally forces you out of Australia, so that route would be tougher for him to take then usual. Of course if he destroys a large chunk of the troops in Australia before you can evacuate them, then perhaps an attack in the SRA would be a better option for him.

Of course these are just my musings, he may simply sail up to Tokyo and land 8 divisions. [X(][X(][:D][:D]

Jim