Westerley Wind, Fine NJP72 (J) vs Lowpe (A) DBB Sce 30

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

In 1944, the Burmese and other squads convert to Indian squads. So if you did not destroy a bunch of those, then in 1944 there will be a nice influx of those devices.

Thanks, good point.

I have killed a few but not nearly enough. Plenty more work to be done.

[njp72]

4 days and 2 shock attacks and Singapore is no more.

Industry is largely intact as well[:D]

Now to finish China

[njp72]

China- Tough fighting continues right across the front as the Chinese are slowly ground down.

Every time the elusive break through emerges, Lowpe manages to plug the gap right at death's door.

Starting to notice a number of Chinese units start to break contract and withdraw to the interior so I suspect a crisis is looming.

*I think I have found the ideal place to deploy the 3 x Tank Divs now looking for something to do after Singapore. [;)]

[njp72]

Perhaps another week away from really surging into Burma.

The end result should be the doubling of pressure on the Chinese.

*Naval blocking forces deployed around this area to prevent any kamikaze attempt of re-supplying Singapore now start to head back to the Pacific where the Allies seem to be more feisty.

KB looking good, A6M5s and radar for the Zui and Sho. Time to look for that fight.

[njp72]

Chinese being pounded by the air.

Keen to reopen the Southern Front and cause the Allies more distress.

[njp72]

And up North the Chinese are copping it on a daily basis as well.

No mercy or fairness in this conflict [:D]

[njp72]

Keen to restart naval operations around Ceylon but first I have to thin out his air force a bit.

A good start.

[njp72]

Nice [:D]

[njp72]

That is what I was seeking.

The IJN should have a week or two now without too much interference.

[njp72]

The daily grind down of the Chinese positions continue

[njp72]

And the result- more Chinese losses.

Chinese casualties sustained thus far must be astronomical and I get a sense that it is getting serious as Lowpe shortens up his defensive line. He will abandon Northern China soon.

*August has started well for the Empire. Lets see if I can keep this momentum up.

[njp72]

Not a great deal to update on.

After the recent cap trap, the IJA/IJN moves to start clearing the island bases near Ceylon.

The focus is still on the vulnerable Commonwealth forces who have taken a real beating in the first 8 months of the war.

Ominously, heavy sig traffic continues to originate from Pearl. I am gambling there is no significant move from the USN until they upgrade their CVs in Oct 42.

2 months will be all I require to fortify and consolidate the positions in Burma and the Indian border.

[njp72]

Another little cheeky move from the Allies which will soon be set right.

Lowpe is nibbling around the perimeter to see what he can get away with. As soon as he is detected I try to expel him immediately using local forces.

I think he is using submarines to land his forces which is quite clever to evade my air.

Overall very quiet. Another couple months of this would be a real blessing for the Empire, as Japan frantically digs in and starts shipping large quantities of fuel/ oil.

Aircraft R&D also progressing well with the A6M5B and the Frank making good progress.

[njp72]

China - 18 August 42

Thwarted again. [:(] Key positions which were close to falling have been reinforced by fresh Chinese units causing more delays and disruptions for the IJA.

The 3 x tank divisions are edging closer to the front but are not there yet.

Well played Lowpe.

[njp72]

Maldives

With the USN focused on the central pacific and the Royal Navy effectively hors de combat due to losses, operations will continue in the Maldives.

A US Marine Regt looks vulnerable and exposed at Addu.

[njp72]

The first real offensive by the Allies- retaking of Canton Island

2 x Naval guards Bns and some support elements wiped out for minimal loss to the Allies.

The key learning was the skill used by Lowpe and the coordination of his assets was beautifully done. Will look at reinforcing a couple of other key atolls but happy for him to expose some of his critical assets on these operations. No joy yet for the IJN submariners but I am sure they will get their chance. [:)]

Patience Grasshopper.

[ny59giants]

The "Art of Patience" is a skill that needs to be learned by young Kung Fu warriors. [;)]

The question for the Allies at this point in the war is being able to supply and follow up 30 to 60 days after a successful invasion like he has done at Canton when Japan can plan and conduct a counterstrike. The problem for him at Canton is no nearby AFs to support that base. My question is what you plan to do about it, if anything?
Look back at the reports to see how many APs he used to unload his troops there. He does not get many and those convert to APAs in March '43. He cannot lose many and keep up a decent pace of invasions in '43. I would shift most of your subs to the SoPac to hope and get them before his ASW gets too strong.

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: ny59giants

The "Art of Patience" is a skill that needs to be learned by young Kung Fu warriors. [;)]

The question for the Allies at this point in the war is being able to supply and follow up 30 to 60 days after a successful invasion like he has done at Canton when Japan can plan and conduct a counterstrike. The problem for him at Canton is no nearby AFs to support that base. My question is what you plan to do about it, if anything?
Look back at the reports to see how many APs he used to unload his troops there. He does not get many and those convert to APAs in March '43. He cannot lose many and keep up a decent pace of invasions in '43. I would shift most of your subs to the SoPac to hope and get them before his ASW gets too strong.

Thanks Mike,

Nope I don't plan on doing much at the moment. Not too worried about Canton or Baker.

Major units of the IJN are involved in operations around Maldives for the next 20 days so aren't available.

I want him to go deep somewhere and then I will slam the door behind him and polish off his ground units. Plenty of time before the big show. Still want to focus on China and Burma in Aug/ Sep.

[njp72]

Potential naval clash in the Maldives.

Fairly certain no US CVs are in the vicinity. Mostly Allied CA, CLs and quite a few DDs could run interference on any plans I have for the region.

Given the lack of friendly air cover I would expect most players to bug out but with Lowpe.........[X(]

[njp72]

Stalemate again in China-grrrrrrrr

Somehow he is managing to keep the Chinese supplied. Good play from Lowpe.

Tank Divisions will swing the balance back towards Japan....... shortly.