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Been waiting a long time for Hydra...

I would be the 1st to admit I have been lucky in this game.

I expected surface combatants not carriers at the Battle off NG I now need to exploit the mistake

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I would be the 1st to admit I have been lucky in this game.

Hardly...

John's been slipping his knife through the joints of the Allied armour ever since he went on the defensive. Twice you've anticipated his move but not least also had the force to penalize him. It's got nothing to do with luck.

John's fully responsible for his own predicament. He's comitted the operational sin of being preditable, and, more seriously, the strategic error of risking a strategic weapon (KB) to hunt tactical targets (APs).

Yeah he was a little predictable but the main thing is I have been lucky in areas like spotting him coming in last time so my LBA was on naval.

This time i had enough ops points to fight a major engagement

Previously when my cap was set to zero by mistake his bombers all missed.

I have had a share of luck in this game !!!!

Anyway Hydra goes forward troops will hit the beaches at Sarmi tomorrow. I am hoping that my constant deep strike offensive with troops landing in two bases everty 14 days will keep him off balance.

11th US Corps lands and 14th US Corps is following up for Hydra 4 lets see what happens

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/44

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TF 1187 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DD Bancroft, Mine hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
DD Hatsukaze
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayate

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Bancroft

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 2
DD Hatsukaze
DD Suzukaze, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayate

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Perkins, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hatfield, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Kazegumo, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fujinami, Shell hits 2
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 7, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Hoel, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Renshaw, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Bancroft, Shell hits 1

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 51
N1K1-J George x 48
D4Y Judy x 31
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 71
P1Y Frances x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 147

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
13 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
8 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
48 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
5 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M5 Zeke x 283
D4Y Judy x 40
B6N Jill x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 114
P1Y Frances x 145
Ki-21 Sally x 21

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 318

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
11 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
13 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
31 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
46 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
45 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
38 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
12 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 2
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 36
P-40N Warhawk x 9
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 3 damaged
F-5A Lightning: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 25


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 8
B-24J Liberator x 70


No Allied losses

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 86


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F6F Hellcat x 57
SB2C Helldiver x 45
TBM Avenger x 97


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
182 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 19
P-40N Warhawk x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
11 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 21


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,75


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 53
F6F Hellcat x 113

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 3
B6N Jill x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Tromp

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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M5 Zeke x 28
B6N Jill x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 53
F6F Hellcat x 113

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 17 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 27 destroyed
B6N Jill: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 7 destroyed, 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 42
G4M1 Betty x 3
G4M2 Betty x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 57

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 52
F6F Hellcat x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 42 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 54 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 17 destroyed, 13 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 18
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 2
P-38J Lightning x 24
P-47D Thunderbolt x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 18
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 2
P-38J Lightning x 24
P-47D Thunderbolt x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Corsair IV: 1 destroyed

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ASW attack at 37,50

Japanese Ships
PG Zuiko Maru
MSW Yoshino Maru
MSW Toshi Maru #5
MSW Toshi Maru #2
MSW Takashima Maru
MSW Wa 13
MSW Wa 9

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

Given the lessening in the IJN air threat and heavy losses among IJAAF air groups I am splitting up my carriers.

1. CVE TF is staying with the amphibs and BB TF at Sarmi
2. CVTF 1 is staying close to provide cover
3. CVTF 2 is moving north to raid bases in northern NG and try to pick off crippled surface combatants
4. CVTF 3 is providing close escort for 14th Corps Amphibs

Splitting my carriers is more realistic and provides me with greater flexibility but does weaken my CAP.

I dont like deathstar tactics so I am trying a more diffuse approach

PS Shot down over 20 Tinas today so he is trying to air ferry in troops to Sarmi

[:D][:D]

The real beauty of this plan is I DONT CARE

If he over commits to stop one of Hydras heads well I will just reinfoces elsewhere all I need is one base to base F4U's and Thunderbolts at and its bye bye Northern New Guinea

It would be nice if I could suck in his reaction force against Sarmi it would make life easier in later Hydra steps when the troops are less prepared.

Andy

You did shot down quite a few enemy pilots! Congratulations [:D]

What I really like is just how tough Fletcher class DD's are turning out to be.

Compared to using PT Boats for base defence these little suckers are the best in the business. PT Boats are rapidly being relegated to rear area defence as there is no comparison

They are tough, lightly armoured with great radar and can go toe to toe with any CL/DD in the IJN and come off at leat even.

Even CA's need to think twice before coming against them unless supported and I have so many of them !!!!

I would like to use an older CA/CL as leader for my DD sqns but I dont have that many available. (1 Clevelend or Brooklyn leading 4 or 5 Fletchers is a real handfull)

Andy

Well what a turn looks like my troops got ashore in one piece.

I sent one of my TF's north and if you dont concentrate CAP you do run a risk. Some betties got through but not before I savaged a troop convoy

2 RAN DD's got in amongst the transports and caused major mayhem.

Hydra goes forward I will check out level of disruption tomorrow and see whether an attack is warranted


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/27/44

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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DE William C. Miller
DE Doneff
AK Bellatrix, Mine hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Hiyori Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Kasyu Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch, Shell hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch

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Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
653 casualties reported
Guns lost 19

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 38
Port hits 12
Port supply hits 16

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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1007 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


Allied Ships
DE William C. Miller
DE Greiner
AK Elisha P. Ferry, Mine hits 1

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1062
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TF 1062 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1062 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


200 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCM 593E
LCI LCI-328, Shell hits 13
LCM 592E
DD Gillespie, Shell hits 1
DD Barton, Shell hits 2
LCT LCT-148
CA Canberra
DD Caldwell


Allied ground losses:
1498 casualties reported

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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


Allied Ships
MSW Bunbury
MSW Bendigo
MSW Bobolink
MSW Robin
MSW Zeal
MSW Velocity
MSW Tumult
MSW Token
PC Tiger
DD Boyd
DD Black
LCT LCT-462, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1067
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Black


Allied ground losses:
1034 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


Allied Ships
DD Guest
DD Converse
DD Ammen
LCT LCT-130, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077 140 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK B. F. Irvine, Shell hits 6
LCVP 543J, Shell hits 6
LCVP 532P, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage LCT LCT-137, Shell hits 6, on fire


Allied ground losses:
1770 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
N1K1-J George x 4
D4Y Judy x 33
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 78
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 33

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 141

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet 10 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
22 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
9 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
48 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
14 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
19 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
10 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M5 Zeke x 276
D4Y Judy x 40
B6N Jill x 9
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 97
P1Y Frances x 141
Ki-21 Sally x 26

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 326

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
25 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
36 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
11 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
39 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 16


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged

Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 20
B-24J Liberator x 118


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 64


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet 10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F6F Hellcat x 22
Corsair IV x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 45
TBM Avenger x 82


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
11 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 24


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
SB2C Helldiver x 52
TBM Avenger x 48


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Komeyama Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Otori Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Mitsu Maru
#3 AP Minto Maru
AP Kyosei Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage AP Koshu Maru #2, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage AP Kiri Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire AP Nihonkai Maru AP Minowa Maru AP Meisho Maru AP Montoiru Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage AP Kyuden Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
795 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Noemfoor at 45,76


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Koki Maru, Shell hits 4
AK Malta Maru, Shell hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
4 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Elisha P. Ferry, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 85,67

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Edward Livingston, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 26
G4M2 Betty x 31
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 11 destroyed, 4 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 13 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 31 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Intrepid
CVL Princeton
CVL Belleau Wood, Torpedo hits 1
CV Yorktown

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 46
J2M Jack x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AP Takuei Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk AG AG-102 AG AG-109, Shell hits 1, and is sunk AG AG-110 AG AG-111 AG AG-121, Shell hits 3, and is sunk AG AG-355 AG AG-358 AG AG-364 AG AG-370 AG AG-5033, Shell hits 1, and is sunk AG AG-2049 AG AG-2055 AG AG-2063 AG AG-2066 AG AG-2088, Shell hits 2, on fire AG AG-2092, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage AG AG-2527, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage AG AG-2529, Shell hits 1, on fire AG AG-2530, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch

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Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Shonan Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage PC Ch 19 PC Kyo Maru #7 PC Kanju PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore


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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15230 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30378 troops, 248 guns, 151 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

I wonder how much AA that TF fired off to break up the attack Ill bet they will need to withdraw to re arm.

My Hellcats didnt stop them cold it feels much more historic if CAP is sub 100

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I wonder how much AA that TF fired off to break up the attack Ill bet they will need to withdraw to re arm.

My Hellcats didnt stop them cold it feels much more historic if CAP is sub 100

A follow up attack would have been interesting! [:D] The second strike wouldn´t suffer that much from flak and you could have been in serious trouble. But that´s just hypothetical.

Those Betty's where propably flown by expirienced pilots since they managed get through CV CAP. You better be careful since PzB will have plenty of LBA's available from nearby bases.

Where your fighter on 50% CAP or...?

I think they were on 40 F6F's on each of Intrepid and Yorktown backed by 21 on each of Princeton and Belleau Wood so 122 total.

I think 21 were on Night CAP so that leaves 101 for daylight missions of which 48 scrambled so it looks like 50% CAP

A follow up attack would have been very nasty but a couple of things jump out at me.

1. He heavily LR Capped Biak but my 2 Aussie DD's managed to get away unscathed after mixing it up with barges
2. Although these two carrier TF's have been seperated they are both in one piece.
3. I still managed to get 35k men ashore so I dont expect Sarmi to stand for long.
4. The next Hydra TF is already at sea covered by 2 further CV TF's at least as strong as the two in action at the moment I MUST keep up the momentum to try and knock him off balance;)
5. I have managed to winnow out some elite betties before I go any deeper

Had he not lost KB off of Aitape/Dagua my operational freedom would be far more restricted than it is now.

Andy

OK things are going well Hydra 4 is still not spotted my carriers have regrouped and punched out a little TF and the first attack on Sarmi was a real success 3:1 the base will fall soon !!!!.

Suplly Supply Supply is the real pain I need every single AK I can find to keep the tap running.

A major raid on my supply lines would seriously dislocate my offensive fortuantely I dont think he has the carriers any more to interfere.

This whole period for the allies is about keeping supply flowing. AK's are almost the most important ship on the map at present.

My Air sucks up an enormous level of supply to keep going.

I had ported forward 700,000 tonnes of supply to Rabaul prior to Hydra it is already after 2 weeks operations down to 500,000.

I need a convoy with 50k supply and fuel to arrive every 5 - 6 days to keep my stockpile up so every AK i pull off the line to support amphibs is a real distraction.

The no 1 use for IJN carriers in this phase should be commerce raids IMO

p.s. I am concerned about how effective Jacks were against F4U's looks nasty

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/28/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1067
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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Clarence Bronson
DD Ammen

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 48,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-42

Allied Ships
DD Quickmatch
DD Quiberon

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Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 19
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Runway hits 7
Port supply hits 2

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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Converse
LCT LCT-178, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 46
D4Y Judy x 33
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 26
G4M2 Betty x 76
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
110 casualties reported

Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 182

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 52
A6M5 Zeke x 323
D4Y Judy x 43
B6N Jill x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 88
P1Y Frances x 145
Ki-21 Sally x 27

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported

Airbase hits 43
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 384

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 33
P-40N Warhawk x 15
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 14
Spitfire VIII x 3


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
P-38J Lightning x 23
B-24J Liberator x 101


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 44,77


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 48
SB2C Helldiver x 50
TBM Avenger x 46


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kirisima Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kyokko Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Malta Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kuwayama Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Koki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Momoyama Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
G4M2 Betty x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 94

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 14 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged

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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44
J2M Jack x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
Corsair IV x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 11 destroyed
Corsair IV: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 12


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru
MSW Tamozono Maru #1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74


Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 5


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kaiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Kakyu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 47,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 84

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed


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Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage


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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15138 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 33125 troops, 260 guns, 154 vehicles



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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 30725 troops, 260 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 15589 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1[:D][:D]


Japanese ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Guns lost 16

Allied ground losses:
1438 casualties reported
Guns lost 34
Vehicles lost 1

My light surface TF's sank several ships and got in amongst his barges.

My Fighters are getting tired and the Jack is formidable I need more LR fighters and my pilots are gettign tired almost time to rotate afew in

P38J's and B24's ordered to hit Biak

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/01/44

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ASW attack at 46,57

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 12

Allied Ships
SS Skate

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Sub attack at 55,57

Japanese Ships
AK Taga Maru
AK Hozugawa Maru
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Tang

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AK Tenshin
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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ASW attack at 49,78

Japanese Ships
SS I-41

Allied Ships
SC SC-1062
SC SC-743
DE Seid
DE William C. Miller
DE Greiner
DE Doneff

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kozui Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AG AG-5071
AG AG-5088
AG AG-5089
AG AG-5090
AG AG-5091, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5140
AG AG-5161, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-5163, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Stack

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Japanese Ships
AK Kiyosumi Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
DD Bennett
DD Black
DD Boyd

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Hotsukawa Maru, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaiko Maru, Shell hits 36, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaishi Maru, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kakyu Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Sigsbee

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kanayamasan Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Knapp
DD Sigsbee

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Karimo Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Emerald
DD Converse
DD Guest
DD Hall

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese Ships
AP Kashu Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Knapp, Shell hits 1
DD Sigsbee

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Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported

Runway hits 10
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AK Panama Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tenshin
MSW Wa 21

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
A6M5 Zeke x 120
D4Y Judy x 44
B6N Jill x 8
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 178

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
25 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
21 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
41 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 33
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 7 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13
Spitfire VIII x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 5 destroyed, 3 damaged
Spitfire VIII: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 25
B-24J Liberator x 79

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
22 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 10
TBM Avenger x 61

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
5 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 21
P-40N Warhawk x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
13 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 28

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 39
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 20 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Kazegumo, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 39
F6F-5N Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 50,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 39
F6F-5N Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed


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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1


No Allied losses


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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14162 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31814 troops, 203 guns, 158 vehicles



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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 29094 troops, 203 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 14342 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
949 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
632 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 2

Errr ouch !!!

The P38 Gp was clouded off and the 24J's went in alone 30+ shot down that was nasty.

1st time in a long time that I have lost more than the Japanese in the air

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/02/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 51,61

Japanese Ships
AP Azuchi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 23

Allied Ships
SS Aspro

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
N1K1-J George x 46
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 47
G4M2 Betty x 89
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 172

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
14 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
46 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
4 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 190
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 60
P1Y Frances x 78

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Runway hits 215

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
21 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
50 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32
P-40N Warhawk x 14
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
12 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79


Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
J2M Jack x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
J2M Jack: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 33 destroyed

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 17


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 7
Spitfire VIII x 3


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-24J Liberator x 18


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
J2M Jack x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 35
SB2C Helldiver x 53
TBM Avenger x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 12 destroyed, 8 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 11, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Momoyama Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged


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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10991 troops, 63 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 32161 troops, 183 guns, 173 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Sarmi falls Hydra proceeds and the Hydra 4 TF is on the way ....

I am slightly concerned about my losses in the air its a tad worrying

The next few days are critical !!!!! I would not want to be striking this deep with an intact KB around.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/03/44

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1121
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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1121 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78


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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 49,76

Japanese Ships
SS I-41, hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
CVL Princeton
DD Luce
DD Kidd
DD Johnston
DD Isherwood
DD Hutchins

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1162
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TF 1162 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1162 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1185
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TF 1185 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

TF 1185 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78



Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 53
N1K1-J George x 45
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 48
G4M2 Betty x 79
P1Y Frances x 53
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 166

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 53
A6M5 Zeke x 328
D4Y Judy x 45
B6N Jill x 26
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 86
P1Y Frances x 157

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 246

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 15

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 30
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-38J Lightning x 43
F-5A Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Boomerang II: 1 destroyed
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 8
Spitfire VIII x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
B-24J Liberator x 80

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 46
TBM Avenger x 38

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
SB2C Helldiver x 6
Spitfire VIII x 4
Kittyhawk III x 16
P-40N Warhawk x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed


Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 26


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10417 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 32840 troops, 193 guns, 180 vehicles



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Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 28980 troops, 193 guns, 158 vehicles

Defending force 12499 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Sarmi base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
871 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
644 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 3


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

OUCH lots of Hellcats attrited the Jack is formidable 1 2 1 exchange rate fortunately 2 more carrier TF's have arrived to beef up my force and my replensihement TF's have replaced a lot of fighters

Richmond ate a torpedo part of the price of taking cover off of my retreating Hydra 3 TF's to beef up the cover for the Hydra 4 TF's

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/04/44

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ASW attack at 65,46

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashimo
DD Akishimo
DD Matsukaze
PC PC-8
PC PC-3
PC Nomi
PC Kasado

Allied Ships
SS Flier

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 29
P-40N Warhawk x 13
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 16
P-40N Warhawk x 9
P-38J Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 5th Base Force, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 58

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 5 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:

Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 70
J2M Jack x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 25
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 79
SB2C Helldiver x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 42 destroyed
J2M Jack: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 27 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 29 destroyed, 15 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 50
J2M Jack x 15
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 87
SB2C Helldiver x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 25 destroyed
J2M Jack: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 17 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 39 destroyed, 9 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 14 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,75

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 27
F6F Hellcat x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kasyu Maru, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 55,80

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
LCT LCT-163, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Richmond, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-351, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Ewa

Aircraft Attacking:

Invasion TF will hit Noemfoor in 2 days I am getting concerned by the amount of A2A casualties my TF's are taking.

Sarmi is alreay 54% to level 2 so I should have air support from there soon.

My replenishment TF is out of replacement fighters and is heading back to Rabaul to re arm - one more big hit from LBA and I may need to withdraw I have my last wave of Hellcats on board one more 60 - 70+ Hellcat casualties may make me need to pull back or I will be exposed.

Those replenishment arriers are a god send to the allies


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/05/44

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ASW attack at 49,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-42, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Lewis Hancock
DD Halligan
DD Hale
DD Hailey
DD Haggard
DD Dortch
DD Dashiell
DD Cowell
DD Cotten

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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Japanese Ships
SS I-42, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Greiner
DE Doneff

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 81
N1K1-J George x 45
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M5c Zeke x 43
B6N Jill x 9
G4M2 Betty x 97
P1Y Frances x 43
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 32

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 214

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 186
G4M1 Betty x 8
G4M2 Betty x 63
P1Y Frances x 77

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 224

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 19
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 25
F-5A Lightning x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 33
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 4
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 10 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 15 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 29
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 38
F6F Hellcat x 30
Corsair IV x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 73
TBM Avenger x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed
J2M Jack: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 12 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
J2M Jack x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 73
SB2C Helldiver x 111
TBM Avenger x 131

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
J2M Jack: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 45,76


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 12
P-38J Lightning x 45


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking: