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Raver is enjoying taking too long to send turns (and so are my other opponents!!)!

[font="microsoft sans serif"]Either Luskan can't read or he is naturally thick but I did state before that I am at work and hence not able to do any turns.............sheesh ![/font]
[font="microsoft sans serif"]Looking at a map my biggest worry is that i will not be able to do what I normally like to do and that it to pull out my P-40's from the PI to OZ.  I also think that time is going to be a factor in getting troops up to PM before the yellow peril makes his move.  I HATE loosing PM as it makes the fight-back just that much harder.[/font]

ORIGINAL: Luskan

Raver is enjoying taking too long to send turns (and so are my other opponents!!)!

I think thats aimed at my head and then I sent the wrong file [8|] [:'(][:D][:D]

ORIGINAL: Raverdave


Haben Sie so begann Ihr Spiel? In welchem Stadium des Krieges sind Sie Kerle? Wenn Sie intelligent sind, konnten Sie Nutzen aus der Tatsache versuchen und ziehen wünschen, daß er noch nicht völlig bis zur Geschwindigkeit ist.[;)]

I assume thats taken from a website which translates content that you enter there....there is a lot of work left to be done by them [:D]


we had it about at day 2 or 3, cant remember but I would give money for his face just to see it when it happend [;)] We are now at May 42 and he owns Noumea (taken on turn 2 in 41) but Noumea is a smoking base as I kept 24 hours of bombing on a nice shedule. Defending this base cost him more ships (2 CA, about 20 transports).
the last sentence above is out of any usage at all.

ORIGINAL: Raverdave

ORIGINAL: Oliver Heindorf

ORIGINAL: 2ndACR

Yep, everyone knows that Boise was re-fitted in a earlier patch to have photons and force fields.[:D] I hunt Boise down with baby KB everytime. I get her most of the time too. Forget about taking her on with surface ships. I hate that blasted ship.

hehe very true, Luskan is Boised poised becasue against me, he even lost 1 CA & 3 DD's and a 4th DD got away with damage. Of course, Boise was lost but in return of a CA and 3 DD's [:'(]...

Haben Sie so begann Ihr Spiel? In welchem Stadium des Krieges sind Sie Kerle? Wenn Sie intelligent sind, konnten Sie Nutzen aus der Tatsache versuchen und ziehen wünschen, daß er noch nicht völlig bis zur Geschwindigkeit ist.[;)]

Raver, stay with your language. pleeease!! [8|]

Ok, I've done some turns tonight - WITP thirst temporarily satisfied.  Oliver and I started a game very early on - lots of bugs and changes and updates on that particular game!
 
 

Ok, so Raver sends another turn and a few things start to go right.

A few things don't also.

Operations in the Pacific have gone extremely well to date - this theatre is running like clockwork so far. I've taken Nauru, Wake, Admiralty Is, Wewak, a few little spots on nothern PNG, Lunga, Shortlands, and you can see I'm going to have the rest of the Solomons under control in short order - I've got garrisons and eng units working feverishly for when the marines show up. Wake and Marcus Island are operational airbases able to take down early allied CVs on approach without sweat (like Kwaj or Truk). Rabaul is weakening and I've got heavy assets arriving in the area to oversee operations.

I've got an extended target for Aspiration set in the Pacific - more to follow within a few turns on this.




Operations in the SRA have gone well this turn - a whole bunch of bases fall - but Brunei, Kuching and Khota Bharu are still holding out (not for long, admittedly) but they're not coloured red yet! Good news is half my airbases are up and online - and they showed how potent they are this turn - nells out of bangkok blew Repulse to hell and gone (Raver is no fool - she was slowed by the original torp hit, so he dumped her and ran with PoW). Then with extra satisfaction, my nells out of Kendari sank Boise without sweat. I've got the PI covered with my airbases now - nothing will escape!

I've got enough troops ashore at Tarakan to start my Brunei offensive, and I've almost got my two large hammers complete at Aparri and Songkia - next turn will see my invasion armies ashore, supplied and marching towards their respective goals. I've got units at Legaspi rolling north towards Naga, and when Khota Bharu falls, my second wave will land there.

I lost another 2 DDs under the waves this turn, taking my total to 7. 4 sunk by Boise alone.




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/41

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TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


Japanese ground losses:
218 casualties reported

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TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Laoag, 45,49


Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 89
TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported

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TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Legaspi, 44,55


Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported

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TF 103 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported

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TF 104 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 32,57


Japanese ground losses:
168 casualties reported

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TF 106 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

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TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


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Sub attack at 22,43

Japanese Ships
SS I-164, hits 5, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Vampire
DD Stronghold
DD Express
DD Electra
DD Tenedos
DD Vendetta

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TF 83 troops unloading over beach at Tawi Tawi, 38,60


Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

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TF 157 troops unloading over beach at Buin, 64,92


Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

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TF 158 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 68,96


Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

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TF 83 troops unloading over beach at Tawi Tawi, 38,60


Japanese ground losses:
122 casualties reported

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TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Laoag, 45,49


Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 89
TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported

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TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Legaspi, 44,55


Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

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TF 103 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 46,49


Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported

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TF 104 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 32,57


Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported

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TF 157 troops unloading over beach at Buin, 64,92


Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

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TF 158 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 68,96


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Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 52
Ki-21 Sally x 59

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 15

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 9
Hudson I x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 4 damaged
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 30
Blenheim IV x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 28,56


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 33,61


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 61,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Hudson I x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Nagara

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
1 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Nikkoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Ryugi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Syoka Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 33,61


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Sumiyoshi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 25,56


Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 2
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 23,40

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 49
Ki-21 Sally x 34

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 3 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 30,67

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 14
G4M1 Betty x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 11 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Boise, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Alor Star , at 24,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 48
Ki-48 Lily x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 10 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
18 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kurohime Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Assam

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 61,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 4
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Hiyoshi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Heiyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 24,58


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 10
Martin 139 x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kasasagi, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 30,67

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M Nell x 8
G4M1 Betty x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Boise, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Rabaul

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11236 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

Defending force 3615 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 79

Japanese max assault: 191 - adjusted assault: 73

Allied max defense: 78 - adjusted defense: 208

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)


Japanese ground losses:
277 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Menado

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2101 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 62

Defending force 1943 troops, 13 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Japanese max assault: 63 - adjusted assault: 57

Allied max defense: 37 - adjusted defense: 9

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Menado base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Do 24K-2: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
2853 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Legaspi

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 21363 troops, 178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 293

Defending force 712 troops, 6 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese max assault: 301 - adjusted assault: 289

Allied max defense: 1 - adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 96 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Legaspi base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 58716 troops, 504 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 930

Defending force 12868 troops, 98 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 227

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese max assault: 1202 - adjusted assault: 547

Allied max defense: 175 - adjusted defense: 183

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
278 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
7278 casualties reported
Guns lost 91
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Aparri

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39328 troops, 348 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 1055

Defending force 672 troops, 7 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 647 - adjusted assault: 293

Allied max defense: 1 - adjusted defense: 2

Japanese assault odds: 146 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri base !!!



Allied ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Laoag

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14491 troops, 190 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 293

Defending force 702 troops, 6 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 322 - adjusted assault: 564

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 80 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Khota Bharu

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 21098 troops, 256 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 446

Defending force 7775 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 136

Japanese max assault: 490 - adjusted assault: 170

Allied max defense: 110 - adjusted defense: 129

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


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

Allied ground losses:
344 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Tarakan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 20245 troops, 229 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 436

Defending force 1480 troops, 20 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Japanese max assault: 457 - adjusted assault: 404

Allied max defense: 19 - adjusted defense: 13

Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Brunei

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 759 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 152

Defending force 774 troops, 6 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 24 - adjusted assault: 11

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 7

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0



Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Khota Bharu

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2241 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113

Defending force 20857 troops, 244 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 435



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Ground combat at Rabaul

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1242 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 68

Defending force 10817 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 164

Allied sunk ships

House Rules:
1. Jap player gets a free punch on turn 1 - complete surprise all throughout the theatre. Raver gets to move his CVs, order his Chinese armies around, that is it for turn 1. He gets to give orders turn 2.
2. I will not port attack anywhere except PH on turn 1. After that, if there is anybody dumb enough to be parked at Manila or Singapore, I'm squashing them. Don't care how realistic or not this might be.
3. No 4 engined bombers under 6000ft. Not that Raver ever does this anyway.
4. If I intend to attack Russia, i need to pre-activate them 2 weeks prior.
5. PDU is on, and we won't restrict it. Neither of us will abuse it to the point of being gamey, but is too useful to do without.

 
pretty light on for house rules? do you have an 'understanding' against 'gamey' play? Or is this just a free for all?

As a rule, I don't like house rules - it is a game after all, I'm not interested in repeating history (otherwise I wouldn't want to be the japs).  The only house rules we use are ones that balance gameplay mostly.  Gamey things tend to not be a: any fun or b: work (even though that is why most people try them).  Raver and I enjoy winning this game just as much as losing it (aside from the pain, tears and agony when things go wrong) - so there has never been any "gamey" play and never will. 
 
I've seen a lot of other people's house rules . . . and I would be amazed if I saw anything as crazy as that out of Raver (the suicide transport that creates a hoarde of "behind the line" PT boats house rule horrified me - if you're doing that you really don't get this game - and won't get to play against good opponents for long!).
 
I keep my house rules the same (short and simple) every time I play and the rest is based on mutual understanding of what is "fair" or "feasible" - the trick is to find opponents that feel the same way.  When you look at the guys who've been around this game and UV for a while, they're wargamers - which means they won't be gamey even if you are etc.

Luskan: Never heard of the behind the lines PT Boat thingy. Sounds cool!!! NOT[:-][:-][:-]

You and Raver keep up the good work, your thread is the best one out there![&o]

Thanks Mark VII - I'll keep up the good work and Raver will keep . . . doing whatever it is Raver does.
 
 

Extremely long and involved turn, where lots goes right - it is only the 10th of December and I'm already impatient.  Things are a bit slower than usual, but I'm happy with the way things are going.  Raver's mass exodus from the PI has begun - he left it a turn too long - I was ready for him (even if my port attack at manila found nothing).
Khota Bharu falls and my second wave begins to disembark. 
 
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/41
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TF 83 troops unloading over beach at Tawi Tawi, 38,60
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Legaspi at 44,55
 
After my disaster with Boise I had to divide up my battle line to cover as much ground as possible.  I succeed with another intercept - this time on Houston - who has stayed safe in her harbour (and unmolested).  Combat was in three phases - and closed to 4000 yards before Fuso put at 14 inch shell through her.
 
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
CL Kinu, Shell hits 3
DD Yukaze, Shell hits 1
 
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Shell hits 4
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Legaspi at 44,55
 
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso, Shell hits 2
CL Kinu
DD Yukaze, Shell hits 1,  on fire
 
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Shell hits 10,  on fire
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Legaspi at 44,55
 
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
CL Kinu, Shell hits 1,  on fire
DD Yukaze,  on fire
 
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Shell hits 16,  on fire,  heavy damage at 4000 yards - copped a couple of 14 inch shells, will survive but not escape.
 
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ASW attack at 42,52
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
 
Allied Ships
MSW Finch
 
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ASW attack at 42,52
 
Japanese Ships
SS I-124
 
Allied Ships
MSW Quail
 
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Coastal Guns at Iloilo, 42,56, firing at TF 86
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo, 42,56
 
 
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Kuching, 28,56, firing at TF 56
TF 56 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 28,56
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Iloilo, 42,56, firing at TF 86
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo, 42,56
 
 
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Coastal Guns at Iloilo, 42,56, firing at TF 113
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Iloilo, 42,56
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 159
TF 159 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88
 
 
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Toshi Maru #3
 
Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 61
Ki-21 Sally x 55
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
19 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
 8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
Ki-21 Sally x 13
Ki-48 Lily x 27
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-48 Lily: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 damaged
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
 4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
 3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 11th PA Division, at 46,50
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-51 Sonia x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45
 
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3
Hudson I x 2
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45
 
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 7
Hudson I x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 2 damaged
Hudson I: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45
 
 
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 25
Blenheim IV x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 28,56
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 61,88
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
Hudson I x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57
 
 
Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45
 
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 5
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Kashi Maru
AK Nagara Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 33,71
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Hudson I x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Tatuta Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 33,71
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Sakido Maru, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 26,55
 
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
G4M1 Betty x 2
 
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 7 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
DD Peary
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 42,53
 
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
PG Asheville, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
PG Tulsa
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 39,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2
B5N Kate x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AV Langley, Torpedo hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage - always glad to sink an AV before she gets to Australia.
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 39,55
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 5
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AS Holland
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 5 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 40,54
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AS Canopus, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage - also glad to sink an AS wherever possible.
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 39,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 5
B5N Kate x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Palawan, Torpedo hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 37,63
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3
B5N Kate x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Lepus, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 37,63
 
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Lepus,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 37,63
 
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Lepus,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Alor Star , at 24,44
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 15
Ki-48 Lily x 43
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
13 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 5 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 1 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 37,61
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 8
 
Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
 
Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AP Izan Maru
AP Hokusho Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
 
Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Teia Maru, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Hudson I bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
 
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 21
Blenheim IV x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
AK Sado Maru
PG Uji
AP Jusan Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 61,88
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 5
Hudson I x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Hakone Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 2
Martin 139 x 2
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Kumagawa Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 37,72
 
 
Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Hudson I x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Kimishima Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 46,56
 
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Escalante R
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Masbate Island at 44,56
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Governor Wright, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 43,56
 
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AS Otus, Torpedo hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage - Another AS . . .
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54
 
Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AO Trinity, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 40,54
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N Kate x 16
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Sagoland, Torpedo hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 40,50
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 40,54
 
Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Anakan
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 36,63
 
Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3
E13A1 Jake x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Legazpi, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 36,63
 
Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Legazpi,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 36,63
 
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK Legazpi,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 97 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Buin
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 711 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 23 - adjusted assault: 24
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Buin base !!!
 
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Tawi Tawi
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 1765 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 53 - adjusted assault: 27
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tawi Tawi base !!!
 
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at 38,37
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 22410 troops, 255 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 489
 
Defending force 18698 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 496
 
Japanese max assault: 532 - adjusted assault: 192
 
Allied max defense: 542 - adjusted defense: 263
 
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
780 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Vehicles lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Khota Bharu
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 20839 troops, 246 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 433
 
Defending force 7448 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 116
 
Japanese max assault: 411 - adjusted assault: 556
 
Allied max defense: 99 - adjusted defense: 101
 
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 3)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Khota Bharu base !!!
 
 
 
Allied aircraft
no flights
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 3 destroyed
 
Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
 
Allied ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Brunei
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 772 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 154
 
Defending force 764 troops, 5 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
 
Japanese max assault: 24 - adjusted assault: 12
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 7
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
 
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Tulagi
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 710 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese max assault: 21 - adjusted assault: 12
 
Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi base !!!
 
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Rabaul
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1254 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 69
 
Defending force 13625 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 221
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
 
 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ground combat at Iloilo
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 2442 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 75
 
Defending force 1869 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
 

ORIGINAL: soeren01




Raver, stay with your language. pleeease!! [8|]

OK [:D]

ORIGINAL: Oliver Heindorf



I assume thats taken from a website which translates content that you enter there....there is a lot of work left to be done by them [:D]

Thought I'd give it a crack [:D] I am fast getting the hint that it is NOT a good idea.

All of my subs have been surged from the PI and with luck they should catch some of the stray jap Aks and APs that are steaming around the place.   Looks like Misway is next on banana boy's target list and there is nothing that I can do about it yet.  
 
The speed of the jap assualt has shaken the US command to it's very core, and as a result of this some old plans have been taken out the the bottom drawer and are being dusted off.   War Plan "Recover" is being looked upon as the most promissing.  But it will be at least 2 years before i will be ready to start this operation.   [:(]

Operation "recover" eh? I guess I'll just stop looking at the combat replay and relax for the next two years then.

ORIGINAL: Raverdave

Either Luskan can't read or he is naturally thick

Maybe both...[;)]

Another good turn as the wheels of war grind on Raver's forces - and mostly spare mine.

Operation Aspiration's extension was the invasion of Midway Island - fairly easy to do at this point in the game. KB might be standing guard over the invasion (or might not) but the South Seas detachment has stormed ashore, leading a wave of engineers, a base force and some soon to arrive CD units into what will be their new home for the next 4 years. FOW exagerated the number of casualties we took in the landing . . . but not by a lot.

I have under estimated the strength and tenacity of several of Raver's strongholds - namely Rabaul (will fall next turn) and Kuching (turn after). My landings have begun at Iliolo and Cebu, where US Filipino divisions still resist. They will soon be overwhelmed - I intend to leave no handy bases in range for the odd us sub to refuel at, or an airfield to be used as a stopover while Raver's planes flee Luzon. An air battle continues over Manila, where P-40s resist my zeros from Aparri - obviously I will have to do something about them as this turn they cost me a few planes (good thing the pilots are mostly ok).

In better news, Brunei falls into my hands intact - meaning I won't have to spend months repairing the oil base there. The troops now leave behind garrisons and base forces and are re-embarking for their next objectives further south.

Several more ships fleeing the SRA get attacked by my air forces - depressed to see how bad some of my float plane pilots are at bombing - but fortunately I've got several small units of Kates and large units of nells scattered around where they can do the most good. My air commander's target selections remain accurate.

In other news, I manage one last mid ocean intercept on the Houston (who damaged my DD Yukaze & CL Kinu just enough to set them on fire last turn) with a second BB TF (without undamaged escorts Fuso was forced to return to a nearby port to merge with a light surface combat tf before resuming operations). This time, there were no mistakes as Nagato and Yamashiro made certain Houston wouldn't need to be intercepted a third time.

Operation Deviation was brought to a close when Houston sank - not really what I'd call a success with 7 of my own destroyers on the bottom.

Operation Expectation has also come to a close as KB slips off the allied radar and into the night.

No point in beating about the bush - Raver is no idiot and he will watch the combat replay and realise there are two whole divisions missing from my usual PI lineup. Very soon he'll find out where they are.

In other news, Raver continues his nuisance attacks at Rahaeng, stealing the base with the Burma rifles. Hardly clever with the 55th (?) division about to obliterate them when they arrive. There is a fierce battle over the railway intersection near Haiphong, where Chinese units are condensing fairly cleverly. Fortunately I have them sandwiched between two of my divisions and will drive them back up the goats track they came out of. Things in China . . . well I've learnt from some of the best Jap players and their AARS. Go in screaming Banzai and you tend to kill a lot of Chinese troops but you get bogged down and exhausted fairly quickly. Far better to methodically, precisely roll up the yellow carpet and leave those units crippled and badly in need of supply - my operations in China will not include too many whirlwind advances - I will carefully outmanouvre Raver's slower chinese armies and crush them one by one. The trick is not to let them all escape intact.

Operation Ordination was a contingency plan put together by my staff several months back - I had hoped to tempt or force Raver to bring his CVs and his heavy units to the fray early. Several other AARs show a sure fire way to get the allied player to fight before they're ready - and so I gave Ordination the green light. It will take a little while to assembled the forces and assets required but soon enough Raver will spot it and have no choice but to react.

As the 12th of December draws to a close, i find myself benchmarking against our last game - by this time in our last game I had captured a lot more real estate on Luzon and on Malaya. However it cost me a lot more troops, and I bogged down with my overly speedy advance. This time, although Malaya and Luzon have both lost important flanking bases, my air power over them is supreme, and my invasion forces have landed unmolested, in good order and have even had a quick rest before beginning their journey towards the obvious objectives, Manila and Singapore. Slow and steady will win this race better than the cavalry charge will.




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/41

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Coastal Guns at Kuching, 28,56, firing at TF 56
TF 56 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 28,56


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 97 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 41,62


Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 159
TF 159 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASW attack at 113,65

Japanese Ships
SS I-4

Allied Ships
DMS Wasmuth
DMS Perry
DMS Trevor
DMS Zane
DD Allen
DD Litchfield
DD Chew
DD Schley
DD Ward

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Night Time Surface Combat at 46,56


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
SOC-3 Seagull: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 1
BB Yamashiro
CL Kitakami
DD Mikazuki
DD Wakatake

Allied Ships
CA Houston, Shell hits 18, and is sunk

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coastal Guns at Cebu Island, 42,58, firing at TF 90
TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Cebu Island, 42,58


26 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF 126 troops unloading over beach at Bulla, 40,75


Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coastal Guns at Cebu Island, 42,58, firing at TF 90
TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Cebu Island, 42,58


6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 159
TF 159 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Kuantan , at 24,47

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 53
Ki-21 Sally x 60

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
13 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim I bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 28,56


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 19
Blenheim IV x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 5 destroyed
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Miri at 31,57


Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Nikkoku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Khota Bharu at 24,45


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Nagara Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Tarakan at 33,61


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Ceylon Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
Ki-21 Sally x 9
Ki-48 Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford
DD Peary
DD Pillsbury
DD Pope

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Peary
DD Pillsbury

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 5

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PG Isabel

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 45,61

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Escalante R

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 36,61

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3
B5N Kate x 18
F1M2 Pete x 2
E13A1 Jake x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged
E13A1 Jake: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AS Holland, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
2 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 39,56

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AS Canopus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Mindanao, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on TF at 38,49

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N Kate x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,49

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 35,51

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Paz, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,58

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Bisayas

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,55

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Compagnia Filipinas

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 35,50

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 15
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
MSW Whippoorwill, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Alor Star , at 24,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 54
Ki-48 Lily x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
11 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,61

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 8

Allied aircraft
Martin 139 x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Songkhia at 24,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 12
Blenheim IV x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57


Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 3
Martin 139 x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Koyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin 139 bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kuching at 28,56


Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Gokoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Blenheim IV bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
Ki-21 Sally x 14
Ki-48 Lily x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Pope
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD John D. Ford, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Peary

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Boac at 43,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
G4M1 Betty x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury, on fire
DD Pope, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD John D. Ford, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Dumaguete at 41,57

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Governor Wright, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 43,56

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AO Trinity

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 3
E13A1 Jake x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Anakan, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,59

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Anakan, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
4 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,54

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 7
B5N Kate x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Corregidor, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,58

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Princess of Negros, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 35,54

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
MSW Bittern, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 35,53

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
MSW Lark

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 34,64

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Legazpi, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x E13A1 Jake bombing at 2000 feet
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Coastal Guns at Midway, 95,61, firing at TF 20
TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Midway, 95,61


1335 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 30, Shell hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
AK Venice Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire
PC Takunan Maru #10, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 6
CL Yubari, Shell hits 8
AP Monji Maru, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
AP Marsue Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AP Kuraido Maru, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yayoi, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
PC Sonan Maru #6, Shell hits 6

Japanese ground losses:
1174 casualties reported
Guns lost 16

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TF 154 troops unloading over beach at Amboina, 39,73


Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported

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TF 155 troops unloading over beach at Lae, 54,87


Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

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TF 157 troops unloading over beach at Buka, 63,90


Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported

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TF 158 troops unloading over beach at Tassafaronga, 66,97


Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Iloilo

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1876 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Defending force 3176 troops, 32 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Japanese max assault: 61 - adjusted assault: 40

Allied max defense: 78 - adjusted defense: 23

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1


Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Rabaul

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 15088 troops, 151 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 221

Defending force 3391 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 69

Japanese max assault: 168 - adjusted assault: 81

Allied max defense: 66 - adjusted defense: 277

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)


Japanese ground losses:
198 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Dadjangas

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1183 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

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

Japanese max assault: 36 - adjusted assault: 38

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Dadjangas base !!!



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Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8485 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 96

Defending force 1762 troops, 7 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

Japanese max assault: 87 - adjusted assault: 64

Allied max defense: 32 - adjusted defense: 57

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1


Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Brunei

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9032 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 158

Defending force 774 troops, 6 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 161 - adjusted assault: 129

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 43 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Brunei base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1098 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Rahaeng

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 5641 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 134

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

Allied max assault: 154 - adjusted assault: 47

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 47 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Rahaeng base !!!



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Ground combat at Rabaul

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1227 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52

Defending force 14699 troops, 137 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 196



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Ground combat at Iloilo

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2432 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73

Defending force 1748 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 54



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Ground combat at Cebu Island

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2640 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80

Defending force 1676 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34


Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Midway

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2539 troops, 79 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Defending force 4644 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 102


Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Guns lost 9


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Ground combat at Midway

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4350 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 3541 troops, 87 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Japanese max assault: 64 - adjusted assault: 18

Allied max defense: 25 - adjusted defense: 17

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Gawd Luskan can rattle on.......pffftt [8|]      At this point I am rather pleased with the losses and also the damage that has been put on both IJN ships and also his merchant fleet ships as well.  And while I would perfer to see a LOT more on the bottom, damaging them is just as good if not better, as they will soon clog up his ports and ship yards.[:)]