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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/42

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TF 1026 encounters mine field at Koumac (65,114)

Allied Ships
MSW Lismore
MSW Bittern


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Night Air attack on TF at 49,102


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIF x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Aki Maru, on fire, heavy damage


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ASW attack at 71,118

Japanese Ships
SS I-35, hits 3

Allied Ships
AK Will H. Point
AK Silverado
AK Sidney Hauptmann
AK San Felipe
SC SC-519
PC PC-571
MSW Gale
DMS Southard
DD Porter


Day Air attack on TF, near Wyndham at 30,85


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Hakonesan Maru



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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 139690 troops, 1052 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3012

Defending force 312779 troops, 1390 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 7643



Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 230241 troops, 1996 guns, 99 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4734

Defending force 137345 troops, 369 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2603



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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17903 troops, 178 guns, 20 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 629

Defending force 55634 troops, 206 guns, 345 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 668



Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 273759 troops, 1390 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 7643

Defending force 147760 troops, 1052 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3012

Allied max assault: 8242 - adjusted assault: 6121

Japanese max defense: 2792 - adjusted defense: 9429

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
3192 casualties reported
Guns lost 106
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
12414 casualties reported
Guns lost 379


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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113103 troops, 358 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2603

Defending force 231726 troops, 1996 guns, 99 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4734


Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 43141 troops, 168 guns, 291 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 668

Defending force 36185 troops, 178 guns, 20 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 629


Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Enemy task forces are withdrawing fromm Oz

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/02/42

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ASW attack at 71,118

Japanese Ships
SS I-35, hits 2

Allied Ships
AP Van Overstraten
AP George F. Elliot
SC SC-709
SC SC-708
SC SC-707
SC SC-706
SC SC-705
SC SC-704

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Night Air attack on TF at 50,101


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIF x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
SS I-35
AP Aki Maru, heavy damage
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3, heavy damage


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ASW attack at 140,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
DD Meade
DD Caldwell
DD Woodworth
DD McCalla
DD Lardner


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Day Air attack on TF, near Wyndham at 30,85


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 51,100


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Aki Maru, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF, near Wyndham at 30,85


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi


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ASW attack at 140,50

Japanese Ships
SS I-3, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Caldwell
DD Woodworth
DD McCalla
DD Lardner


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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 136301 troops, 932 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2908

Defending force 293050 troops, 960 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6340



Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 230455 troops, 1996 guns, 99 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4749

Defending force 137754 troops, 376 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2644



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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17936 troops, 175 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 637

Defending force 55678 troops, 212 guns, 346 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 679



Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113539 troops, 365 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2644

Defending force 231940 troops, 1996 guns, 99 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4749


Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 43201 troops, 172 guns, 292 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 679

Defending force 36262 troops, 175 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 637


Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/03/42

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TF 1079 encounters mine field at Koumac (65,114)

Allied Ships
MSW Deloraine
MSW Cessnock
MSW Cairns
MSW Skylark

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Night Air attack on Darwin , at 36,84

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Sub attack near Koumac at 65,114

Japanese Ships
SS I-174

Allied Ships
AK Sea Thrush
MSW Deloraine
MSW Cessnock
MSW Cairns
MSW Skylark

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ASW attack at 72,118

Japanese Ships
SS RO-65

Allied Ships
MSW Tanager

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Day Air attack on Wyndham , at 30,85


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses


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Day Air attack on 48th Division, at 34,26


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 6
Liberator III x 3
Beaufort I x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 9
P-66 Vanguard x 19


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported


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Day Air attack on 55th/B Division, at 34,26


Allied aircraft
Liberator III x 3
Beaufort I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Day Air attack on TF, near Wyndham at 30,85


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kashii, Bomb hits 1


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Day Air attack on TF, near Port Blair at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
A6M3 Zero x 24
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-II Sally x 36
Ki-49 Helen x 11

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 7
Spitfire Vb x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Spitfire Vb: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Hosang, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Isaac Sweers, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Electra
Trying to keep Port Blair (The Andamans) supplied is a regular millstone around my neck. If I could evacuate, I would consider just giving the da*m place to the Japs[:(]

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Day Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 48,102

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 7

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged


Allied Ships
MSW Curlew
MSW Chevreuil



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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 136813 troops, 949 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2926

Defending force 293848 troops, 998 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6385



Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 230461 troops, 2001 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4750

Defending force 138021 troops, 380 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2665



Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 230461 troops, 2001 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4750

Defending force 138021 troops, 380 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2665



Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18057 troops, 173 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 652

Defending force 55689 troops, 208 guns, 349 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 690



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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113734 troops, 369 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2665

Defending force 231946 troops, 2001 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4750


Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 43304 troops, 170 guns, 295 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 690

Defending force 36479 troops, 173 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 652


Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/42

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Night Air attack on Darwin , at 36,84

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed


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ASW attack at 71,118

Japanese Ships
SS I-35

Allied Ships
AK Antares
AK Mauban
MSW Tanager

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Day Air attack on Wyndham , at 30,85


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed

Port supply hits 1


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Day Air attack on TF at 22,33

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 25
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-21-II Sally x 21

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 damaged


Allied Ships
DD Electra
AK Hinsang
AK Hosang, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Isaac Sweers



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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 137281 troops, 969 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2943

Defending force 294431 troops, 1035 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6430



Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 230796 troops, 2006 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4758

Defending force 138227 troops, 383 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2687



Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18105 troops, 181 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 657

Defending force 55771 troops, 209 guns, 350 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 702



Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 114060 troops, 372 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2687

Defending force 232281 troops, 2006 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4758


Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 43506 troops, 172 guns, 296 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 701

Defending force 36692 troops, 183 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 657


Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Maybe things may quiet down a bit

A clever cruiser raid on Luganville nets some cargo ships, however an enemy carrier strike into the South Pacific coincides, and the cruisers are threatened with getting caught with their pants down and their skivvies showing. [X(]Fortunately the carrier piolets are too busy raiding merchies to bother with the cruisers.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/06/42

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Night Air attack on Darwin , at 36,84

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Luganville at 71,111

Japanese Ships
MSW Kongo Maru #2
PC Ch 19, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
TK Kyokuyo Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Manju Maru, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tamon Maru, Shell hits 34, and is sunk
AK Ryuyo Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AK Kenshin Maru

Allied Ships
CA Northampton
CA Houston
CA Louisville
CA Chicago, Shell hits 1
CA Exeter, Shell hits 1
CL Hobart
DD Laffey, Shell hits 1
DD Buchanan
DD Bailey
DD Bancroft
DD Lang


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Day Air attack on TF, near Malakula Island at 71,112

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kenshin Maru


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Day Air attack on TF, near Lifou at 68,116

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Mauban
AK Taurus, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF at 73,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A2 Val x 31
B5N2 Kate x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK West Cape, Bomb hits 1
AK West Cactus
AK West Nilus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Felipe, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Bernadino
AK William R. Gibson, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK San Vincente
AP Tjinegara, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK West Portal, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Will H. Point, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Porter
AK Sidney Hauptmann, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Torpedo hits 1
AK West Ira, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF at 73,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
B5N2 Kate x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK West Ira, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Vincente
AK Silverado, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Southard
AK Waipo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Bernadino, Torpedo hits 1
AK West Notus, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF, near Lifou at 68,116

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15

Allied aircraft
P-38F Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38F Lightning: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Hobart
CA Exeter
CA Northampton
DD Laffey


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Day Air attack on TF at 73,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A2 Val x 27
B5N2 Kate x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 3 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK San Vincente
AP Tjinegara, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Southard, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK West Camargo, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AK West Ivis, Bomb hits 1
DD Porter, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK San Rafael, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-571


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Day Air attack on TF at 73,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
B5N2 Kate x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Waimea
AK West Camargo, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK West Cape, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Porter, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF at 73,113

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK San Simeon
AK Silverado, on fire, heavy damage
AK San Bernadino, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK West Portal, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 138121 troops, 996 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2969

Defending force 295626 troops, 1099 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6534



Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 308067 troops, 2711 guns, 142 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6307

Defending force 124906 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1668



Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18306 troops, 187 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 666

Defending force 56133 troops, 215 guns, 351 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 719



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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 237458 troops, 1079 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6534

Defending force 146211 troops, 996 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2969


Japanese ground losses:
305 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 48483 troops, 199 guns, 347 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 719

Defending force 37076 troops, 191 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 666

Allied max assault: 686 - adjusted assault: 1170

Japanese max defense: 618 - adjusted defense: 2239

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
277 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

Allied ground losses:
525 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 3

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/07/42
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Night Air attack on Darwin , at 36,84
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2
B-17E Fortress x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 76,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
B5N2 Kate x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
MSW Gale
AK William R. Gibson, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK Waimea
SC SC-519
AK San Vincente, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 75,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N2 Kate x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK West Notus, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 75,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A2 Val x 27
B5N2 Kate x 33
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AP Tjinegara, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Porter, Bomb hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK West Cape, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 76,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A2 Val x 27
B5N2 Kate x 32
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AK Waimea, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
PC PC-571, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK West Cactus, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK San Vincente, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
MSW Gale, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
AK West Ivis, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 76,112
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK William R. Gibson,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x B5N2 Kate bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 75,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
B5N2 Kate x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Waipo,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK West Notus,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK San Simeon, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK San Felipe, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 137749 troops, 972 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2968
 
Defending force 297052 troops, 1134 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6594
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 18051 troops, 169 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 663
 
Defending force 55470 troops, 206 guns, 350 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 666
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 238266 troops, 1109 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6594
 
Defending force 145839 troops, 972 guns, 78 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2968
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
468 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 2
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1452 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 666
 
Defending force 36686 troops, 172 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 663
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
While he entertains his pilots with this doomed task force, all the other cargo convoys scatter.

More of the same
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/42

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Day Air attack on TF at 76,111
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
B5N2 Kate x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Waipo, Bomb hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK West Nilus, Bomb hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 78,112
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A2 Val x 30
B5N2 Kate x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK William R. Gibson, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK San Vincente, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Sub attack near Cairns  at 48,102
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-25
 
Allied Ships
MSW Chevreuil, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Curlew
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 137266 troops, 962 guns, 76 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2960
 
Defending force 298188 troops, 1161 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6656
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 18283 troops, 176 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 672
 
Defending force 55643 troops, 210 guns, 352 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 673
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 239035 troops, 1129 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6656
 
Defending force 145376 troops, 962 guns, 76 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2960
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 43439 troops, 170 guns, 301 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 673
 
Defending force 36983 troops, 179 guns, 22 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 672
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/09/42

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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 23
Ki-51 Sonia x 85

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-43A Lancer: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 85

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
23 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
31 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wyndham , at 30,85


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 13
A-24 Dauntless x 9


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A-24 Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6
B-17E Fortress x 9


No Allied losses

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 55th/C Division, at 34,26


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 3
Liberator III x 7
Beaufort I x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 5
P-66 Vanguard x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort I bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Liberator III bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Liberator III bombing at 5000 feet
5 x Beaufort I bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 80,110

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A2 Val x 30
B5N2 Kate x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Will H. Point, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC SC-519, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Gale, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x D3A2 Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 137210 troops, 952 guns, 75 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2962

Defending force 299032 troops, 1180 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6715



Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 40,32

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 147326 troops, 1355 guns, 34 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3315

Defending force 21355 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 559

Japanese max assault: 2793 - adjusted assault: 3170

Allied max defense: 531 - adjusted defense: 88

Japanese assault odds: 36 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1118 casualties reported
Guns lost 36

Allied ground losses:
6462 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18269 troops, 180 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 674

Defending force 55735 troops, 212 guns, 352 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 675



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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 239721 troops, 1147 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6715

Defending force 145303 troops, 952 guns, 75 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2962


Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 43491 troops, 172 guns, 301 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 675

Defending force 37031 troops, 185 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 674


Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 31,86

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 21101 troops, 148 guns, 17 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 532

Defending force 5250 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 59

Japanese max assault: 1116 - adjusted assault: 950

Allied max defense: 54 - adjusted defense: 35

Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

October 10th,11th and 12th
Things calm down

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/13/42
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ASW attack at 52,111
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-173, hits 2
 
Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards
DD Le Triomphant
DD Fanning
 
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ASW attack near Cairns  at 48,102
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-25
 
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Day Air attack on Wyndham , at 30,85
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 13
A-24 Dauntless x 8
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x A-24 Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100
 
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 5
B-17E Fortress x 6
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Runway hits 2
 
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Day Air attack on 100th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 20
Ki-51 Sonia x 115
Ki-21-II Sally x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 10 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
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Day Air attack on 55th/B Division, at 34,26
 
 
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb x 4
Liberator III x 6
Beaufort I x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 3
P-66 Vanguard x 15
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on Port Blair , at 23,34
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 21
A6M3a Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 46
Ki-21-II Sally x 53
Ki-49 Helen x 22
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vb: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
 
 One positive thing about Port Blair, (The only one) is that the Spits are taking a toll on the enemy planes
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 22
 
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ASW attack at 66,44
 
Japanese Ships
DD Hayate
DD Kamikaze
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Yayoi
DD Akatsuki
DD Michishio
 
Allied Ships
SS Permit
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 137922 troops, 965 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2995
 
Defending force 293963 troops, 1199 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6667
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Kunming
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 298507 troops, 2484 guns, 133 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5876
 
Defending force 123931 troops, 203 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1933
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 18434 troops, 177 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 688
 
Defending force 55570 troops, 201 guns, 354 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 646
 
 
 
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Ground combat at 35,27
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 14710 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 323
 
Defending force 17246 troops, 179 guns, 17 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 346
 
Allied max assault: 570 - adjusted assault: 264
 
Japanese max defense: 319 - adjusted defense: 1137
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
Vehicles lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 235731 troops, 1164 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6667
 
Defending force 145992 troops, 965 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2995
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1552 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 646
 
Defending force 37373 troops, 179 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 688
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/14/42

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Day Air attack on Port Blair , at 23,34
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 15
Ki-21-II Sally x 14
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-II Sally: 7 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vb: 2 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on TF at 40,84
 
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 14
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AK Utide Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 138124 troops, 976 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2999
 
Defending force 289860 troops, 1200 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6612
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Kunming
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 299136 troops, 2500 guns, 135 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5908
 
Defending force 124184 troops, 205 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1982
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 18493 troops, 185 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 691
 
Defending force 55937 troops, 205 guns, 358 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 663
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 234465 troops, 1168 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6612
 
Defending force 146194 troops, 976 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2999
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
 
 
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Ground combat at Imphal
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1572 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 663
 
Defending force 37529 troops, 188 guns, 22 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 691
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1
 
An enemy TF has been spotted, a few days ago, sailing from PM and going East. It is now spotted near Dumbar Is, at the East end of the Arafura sea

[:D]And it is duly intercepted
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/15/42


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Day Air attack on Luganville , at 71,111

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
P-38F Lightning x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 10 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1


Day Air attack on TF at 39,82


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 15
A-24 Dauntless x 16


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Komaki Maru
PC Ch 15, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Utide Maru


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Day Air attack on Port Blair , at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 29
Ki-21-II Sally x 33
Ki-49 Helen x 18
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vb x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-21-II Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vb: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16



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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 138234 troops, 975 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3005

Defending force 281239 troops, 1190 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6393



Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 299680 troops, 2517 guns, 135 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5940

Defending force 124537 troops, 207 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2027



Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18639 troops, 196 guns, 21 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 700

Defending force 56338 troops, 216 guns, 361 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 673



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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 228170 troops, 1158 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6393

Defending force 146284 troops, 975 guns, 77 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3005


Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1572 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 673

Defending force 37774 troops, 199 guns, 22 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 700


Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Not much more to report. The two AKs intercepted yesterday must have sunk, since they were nowhere to be found today. Also the patrol craft that was escorting them was sunk today by Hudsons out of Darwin. The remainder of the fronts remain essentially the same.
Allied command is wondering which challenge to tackle next. On one side our Australian allies demand to have the Japs pushed out of Oz; at least out of Cairns, and request US reinforcements to do so. FDR has promised help, and consideration is being given to sending the Americal Division over. On the other hand, the Dept of the Navy wants to retake Espiritu Santo, and demands resources to do so.
Meanwhile, the British would like help in holding on to India, where they are being pressed on the Burma front. How to send help, and what to send remains the question.

ORIGINAL: kaleun

Not much more to report. The two AKs intercepted yesterday must have sunk, since they were nowhere to be found today. Also the patrol craft that was escorting them was sunk today by Hudsons out of Darwin. The remainder of the fronts remain essentially the same.
Allied command is wondering which challenge to tackle next. On one side our Australian allies demand to have the Japs pushed out of Oz; at least out of Cairns, and request US reinforcements to do so. FDR has promised help, and consideration is being given to sending the Americal Division over. On the other hand, the Dept of the Navy wants to retake Espiritu Santo, and demands resources to do so.
Meanwhile, the British would like help in holding on to India, where they are being pressed on the Burma front. How to send help, and what to send remains the question.

I think the Brits can hold there own for the time being. Oz and the South Pacific would be a greater concern for me. Operations are being launched that may help you decide.

The Akagi has finished repairs and refit and will be joining her counter parts soon. The IJN has consolidated the ships needed for the next round of operation which have just kicked off.

BBC World Service. Here is the news.
Here are the words of our prime minister.
After occupying almost all of Asia, the enemy forces have been stopped at Inphal, at the door of India. They have taken all of the Dutch East Indies, and have occupied minor ports in North Australia.
Now the enemy dictator has taken a bold step. For many days our intelligence has suspected that a large attack was in the making. We suspected an enemy move towards Australia. The actual location of their strike was unknown. Whatever precautions could be taken, were taken. The US has been persuaded to send two divisions and supporting forces to the Australian continent.
We now know where the enemy strike has fallen. The fine city of Darwin, our last bastion in the north is now under attack. An enemy pincer movement is being attempted from Wyndham further west.
My colleague, the prime minister of the dominion has assured me that the Australian people will fight them. They will fight them on the beaches, on the roads, they will never surrender. And neither will we

Darwin falls. Japan now holds all of North Australia.
The only positive news is Darwin is really not that significant.
Hope springs eternal
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/31/42

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Sub attack at 72,66

Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze
DD Okikaze
DD Asanagi
DD Oite
DD Ushio
BB Kirishima

Allied Ships
SS Triton


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Day Air attack on Cooktown , at 48,100


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6
B-17E Fortress x 5


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2


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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 144017 troops, 1050 guns, 79 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4330

Defending force 285913 troops, 1256 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6767



Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10264 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5666

Defending force 121996 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2520



Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Darwin

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 68390 troops, 609 guns, 65 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1511

Defending force 19813 troops, 102 guns, 1 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 264

Japanese max assault: 2690 - adjusted assault: 2912

Allied max defense: 258 - adjusted defense: 163

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Darwin base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed
C-47 Dakota: 1 destroyed
Dakota I: 1 destroyed
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
646 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
3899 casualties reported
Guns lost 38


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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4388 troops, 105 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1133

Defending force 58729 troops, 255 guns, 374 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 738



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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 231954 troops, 1226 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6767

Defending force 208516 troops, 1618 guns, 113 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4330


Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 92602 troops, 141 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 2520

Defending force 296796 troops, 2210 guns, 118 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 5666


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2118 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 738

Defending force 64915 troops, 454 guns, 120 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1133


Japanese ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

How bad can it get!

November 1st
A massive land grab on the north Australian dessert

November 5th 42
Enemy forces move south on the Darwin front. On the positive side American forces arrive in Australia

November 6th
Forces in Australia totally inneffective at containing the Japanese juggernaut

As Japanese forces move south from Darwin, Japanese TFs move south. Allied land based air succeed in hitting one CVL
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/13/42

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Day Air attack on TF at 69,113


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 8
B-26B Marauder x 28
B-17E Fortress x 2
P-38F Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Musashi
CA Maya
BB Hyuga
BB Yamato
BB Nagato


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Day Air attack on TF at 69,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
A6M3 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 16
P-38F Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 16 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima

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Day Air attack on TF at 69,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
A6M3 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 16
Hudson I x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 9
B-26B Marauder x 12
B-17E Fortress x 3
P-38F Lightning x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 4 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CV Akagi
BB Kirishima
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CV Zuikaku


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Day Air attack on TF, near Noumea at 66,117

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A2 Val x 31
B5N2 Kate x 54

Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 13
P-40E Warhawk x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 3 destroyed, 24 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 6 destroyed, 38 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 9 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 8 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire
CA Houston, Bomb hits 1
CA Portland
CA Northampton, Bomb hits 1
CA Chicago
CA Quincy, Bomb hits 2
CL Hobart
CA Indianapolis, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA New Orleans, Torpedo hits 1, on fire


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Day Air attack on TF at 69,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Musashi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 69,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
A-20B Boston x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
A-20B Boston: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 65,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 10
D3A2 Val x 9
B5N2 Kate x 14

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 6 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Morris, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Thyme
SC SC-641, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wollongong


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Day Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 65,114

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
G3M Nell x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Morris, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 142721 troops, 1035 guns, 79 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4326

Defending force 291033 troops, 1303 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 7065



Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kunming

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10258 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6913

Defending force 136422 troops, 117 guns, 3 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3227



Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 36,88

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 55513 troops, 489 guns, 98 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1195

Defending force 8049 troops, 4 guns, 50 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 107

Japanese max assault: 1866 - adjusted assault: 2716

Allied max defense: 82 - adjusted defense: 15

Japanese assault odds: 181 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
365 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
683 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 7


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Imphal

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 63019 troops, 462 guns, 20 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1315

Defending force 59438 troops, 244 guns, 382 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 738



Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Chungking

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 237136 troops, 1272 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 7065

Defending force 207592 troops, 1611 guns, 113 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 4326


Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kunming

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 71481 troops, 117 guns, 0 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 3227

Defending force 340168 troops, 2818 guns, 148 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 6913


Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Imphal

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4312 troops, 65 guns, 3 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 738

Defending force 69291 troops, 462 guns, 185 vehicles, Beginning Assault Value = 1315


Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied recon detected Japanese task forces moving south the day before. All LBA was placed on Naval attack. Allied command made the (wrong)decision of keeping the cruisers in Noumea pending clarification of the composition of enemy forces. CVL Ruiho got hit hard.