LST vs. IdahoNYer (DBB-C, A AAR) 6 yrs and done! VJ Day!

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Good luck with your WAUS port strike, you can bet he will try to make it as close as a trap as possible.
Your advantage is that you only need some fires (and a bit of luck) to sink his ships

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury

Good luck with your WAUS port strike, you can bet he will try to make it as close as a trap as possible.
Your advantage is that you only need some fires (and a bit of luck) to sink his ships

That's what I'm counting on - a couple of 500 pounders on a damaged CA might be enough to put her down.
But I'm nervous this will turn into a CAP trap - the P-38s need to launch from Exmouth at 13 hexes, while the bombers will go from Carnavon (B-24s) and Meekethara (sp?)(B17s).

If weather shuts down the morning sweep, it will be a bloody day....and I really have been trying to conserve the bomber force.

[IdahoNYer]

15-16 Nov 42

Highlights – Para drop at Myitkyina fails to carry the base; otherwise pretty quiet.

Jpn ships sunk:
BB:1 (Haruna -finally comes up on the sunk list)
DD: 1 (Kasumi-from earlier mine hit at Broome?)
xAP: 1
AK: 1
SS: 1 (I-26)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 14
Allied: 07

Subwar:
Jpn: 1 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 2 ships hit (AK sunk, xAK dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Bases lost:
Patung (China)

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin. BB Indiana w/4DDs is missed by I-2 about 1/3 of the way from West Coast to PH.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, LB-30s hit Ocean Island port again, and claim a xAP sunk. IJN APDs are missed by PBYs w/torps as they make a run to Tassafaronga. Otherwise quiet other than continued shipping activity.

In SWPAC, Moresby hit by B-17s, with little damage to show for it, but no CAP nor losses.

In WAUS, last of the B-17Es and P-38Gs arrive in WAUS, but weather is terrible and I figured I’d wait a turn to see if it clears a bit before I hit Broome.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, the 77th LRP begins dropping on Myitkyina, but part of the IJA’s 4th RTA Div just moved in to reinforce the construction Co there – and holds the attack. Allied air is in full support, and will continue to do so. Near Akyab, the IJA decides to attack the two Brit Divs I just started to pull back – and the Brits hold off a major deliberate attack – and found another IJA Div (5th ID) in the process. What surprised me is a lack of IJA air support in the attack. I’m still pulling back a bit here, and also bringing up two more Indian Divisions to the lines from the interior. What I can’t match is the scope of artillery support L_S_T has brought to the party. See combat report below for an example of what he’s got in some stacks…

[Capt. Harlock]

What I can’t match is the scope of artillery support L_S_T has brought to the party.

It looks to me as if your real deficit is in tanks rather than guns.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

And I am actually surprised with his poor results as you are out of supply

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury

And I am actually surprised with his poor results as you are out of supply

was low in supply, not out. Both divisions had enough supply, just not full stocks.

[IdahoNYer]

17-18 Nov 42

Highlights – Staying relatively quiet....work getting in the way of doing turns on a regular basis though!

Jpn ships sunk:
AD: 1 (old)
xAK: 1 (old – from 8 Dec 41!!)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 18
Allied: 12

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 2 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv:
Car Nicobar (Burma)

Bases lost:
Ansi (China)

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR.

West Coast/Admin. NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, NSTR.

In SWPAC, Terapo hit by B-17s, with moderate damage to show for it, but no CAP nor losses.

In WAUS, small IJN convoy arrives at Port Hedland, will attempt a strike with B-26s out of Exmouth next turn. Weather has improved, so will launch strike at Broome port next turn as well.

In China, IJA forces continue to mop up northern China, closing in on Lanchow; Ansi falls.

In India/Burma, the 77th LRP continues to drop and consolidate at Myitkyina, supported by Allied air attacks – no interference from Jpn air. Mines are laid off the coast near Akyab.

[jwolf]

17-18 Nov 42

Jpn ships sunk:

xAK: 1 (old – from 8 Dec 41!!)

It can take almost a full year to confirm a sinking?! [X(]

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Yes, I still get some Dec 41 sinking confirmations.. in January 43

[IdahoNYer]

19-20 Nov 42

Highlights – Airstrike on Broome yields few targets

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 1 (I-162)
PB: 1
AD: 1
AMc: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 26
Allied: 13

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 7 Attacks, 2 ships hit (xAP dam, PB sunk)
S-45 hit by bomb and crippled off Munda

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Bases lost:
Car Nicobar (Burma)

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: No damaged ships at Broome. Bigger question is where are the IJN CVs???

West Coast/Admin. NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, Kirakira invasion movements begin. Amph TF loaded at Noumea and will start moving toward Vanikoro Is as a staging base. Second wave troops (Engs) begin offloading at Luganville. US Naval forces assemble at Noumea (4CV, 2BB, 10CA, 3CL, 2CLAA, 18 DD) for some quick repair – next turn will divide into TFs and proceed NNE to support amph landings and perhaps do some raiding – all depends on whether the IJN CVs are in position to support near Darwin or Rabaul. I’m assuming the IJN CVs will reveal themselves once we start putting troops ashore.

In SWPAC, recon a/c probe Rabaul for the first time since the fall of Pt. Moresby; 151F, 181B, 199 Aux a/c reported, but only 19 ships – and no warships. Lots of a/c though! Coastal convoys continue to bring in troops and supplies to Horn Is. Bombers rest. Will be prepared to begin amph at Merauke if IJN CVs are confirmed in SOPAC.

In WAUS, Broome raid goes in and only finds an AD and AMc in port – both are sunk. No fighters present and port heavily damaged. Looks like the intended targets just left last turn – port empty. Should have tried with the poor weather! P-38Gs, B-24s, and one of two B-17 Bomb Groups begin transit to SOPAC to support Kirakira and Vaitupu invasions.

In China, two IJA divisions begin pushing south toward Chungking by defeating a well equipped, but poorly supplied Chinese Corps 80m north of the city.

In India/Burma, Allied air continues to pound IJA forces (4th RTA Div) at Myitkyina), but result appear poor; at least casualty wise, I’m hoping they are disrupting the defenders a bit. Elsewhere quiet. Those IJN BBs previously sighted in the Malacca Straits have not been seen since – assume they are at Rangoon, but could also have turned back out of theater. Damaged CL Sendai w/3DD was observed by sub heading south near Phuket – presumably for repairs at Singers.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

ORIGINAL: IdahoNYer

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, Kirakira invasion movements begin. Amph TF loaded at Noumea and will start moving toward Vanikoro Is as a staging base. Second wave troops (Engs) begin offloading at Lunga.

do you own Lunga??

could you post a map? how is your AMPH TF looking like? is it division sized? regiment? APs?
what kind of opposition do you expect?

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury

ORIGINAL: IdahoNYer

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, Kirakira invasion movements begin. Amph TF loaded at Noumea and will start moving toward Vanikoro Is as a staging base. Second wave troops (Engs) begin offloading at Lunga.

do you own Lunga??

could you post a map? how is your AMPH TF looking like? is it division sized? regiment? APs?
what kind of opposition do you expect?

My BAD!! Luganville....not Lunga!!! Big difference!
Want to establish a AF on Kirakira to support eventual landings on Lunga...some time a bit later....

Landing a reg of the Americal at Kira, reportedly defended by about 200 troops - figure an SNLF Co.

[Jorge_Stanbury]

Huge difference, lol [:D]

It has to be a SNLF Coy. I just destroyed one on Rennel island, intel say 200 troops, ended being a SNLF coy
The problem is that unless you come big/ heavy. he will most likely send the nuclear bombing BBs to make it difficult to build a base

[jwolf]

I'm not sure the Japanese are up for a nuclear bombardment TF in this game because of the big shootout at Carnarvon about one month ago in game time.

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: jwolf

I'm not sure the Japanese are up for a nuclear bombardment TF in this game because of the big shootout at Carnarvon about one month ago in game time.

hopefully, you're right jwolf!! but knowing L_S_T, he'll through something down the slot regardless!

[IdahoNYer]

21-22 Nov 42

Highlights – Allied assault on Myitkyina fails

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1
xAK: 1

Allied ships sunk:
SS: 1 (S-46)

Air loss:
Jpn: 25
Allied: 18

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 5 Attacks, 3 ships hit (xAK, PB sunk; PB dam)
S-46 sinks from damage near Tulagi

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin. NSTR.

In NOPAC, USMC Def Bn offloads at Amchitka. Unidentified IJN TF sighted west of Attu heading east – US a/c put on Naval attack and fingers crossed for good weather.

In CENPAC, APs arrive from West Coast and begin offloading their charges. They will reload next turn with troops bound for Baker Is invasion and head to staging area at Christmas Is.

In SOPAC, Kirakira Amph TF will reach Vanikoro next turn. Warships will depart Noumea next turn in two CV TFs and a Surf TF. Two Heavy BGs and P-38s arrive in Theater from OZ; Heavies will begin hitting Tulagi AF next turn. So far, all prep going according to plan; no indication of IJN response, but I’m sure the increased presence of Heavies will be a strong indicator that something is afoot….

In SWPAC, P-38s sweep Buna, no CAP. Heavies and Mediums rest in prep for hitting Port Moresby next turn. Emily shot down over Horn. Goal is too keep L_S_T’s attention here until troops are ashore at Kirakira by keeping pressure up on New Guinea bases. Troops and shipping remain ready at Townsville to load for Merauke once KB is located in SOPAC.

In WAUS, with the departure of the Heavies and the CV Naval air from Lex and Sara, a/c allocation in Theater is minimal. One remaining Heavy BG will begin focusing on Port Hedland next turn. This turn, an enemy TF is sighted at Port Hedland – likely a supply run. Will see if Exmouth air can engage next turn.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, 77th LRP Bde is held in its attack at Myitkyina, and its time to refocus air assets at troops moving up near Shwebo. I was a turn or two late at Myitkyina, time enough for the RTA div to move in. Will attempt to hold 77th at Myitkyina and await relief moving in towards Wazrup. Other RTA elements (2+Div) attack the 63rd IN Bde at Katha which holds – for now. Another major force (30K +) are observed moving near Shwebo – probably to break the ring cutting off the RTA forces. With the amount of troops L_S_T has committed in Theater, the initiative is slipping back to the IJA. Goal remains to atritt the IJA air and ground forces, but need to be a bit more careful now. No chance of advance for the moment – will be hard pressed to hold in some areas.

[Bif1961]

L_S_T are you calling him a Large_Slow_Target?

[BBfanboy]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

L_S_T are you calling him a Large_Slow_Target?

That is his actual moniker on this forum.

[Capt. Harlock]

US a/c put on Naval attack and fingers crossed for good weather.

In late November the odds aren't good -- but I'm rooting for you!

[IdahoNYer]

ORIGINAL: Capt. Harlock

US a/c put on Naval attack and fingers crossed for good weather.

In late November the odds aren't good -- but I'm rooting for you!

Agreed, but its the only option I can muster