Guadalcanal AE AAR Allied NoJoe

[Nikademus]

a Full division of my dad is now on the island. No Joe's allowed.

[Nikademus]

Next order of business. Deliver 1st USMC Air Wing to Lunga to increase AV support. I have moved two Wildcat squadrons and one Dauntless to the now officially opened Henderson Field.

[SuluSea]

ORIGINAL: Nikademus

I have moved two Wildcat squadrons and one Dauntless to the now officially opened Henderson Field.

This looks like a fun scenario ,, keep it up guys looking forward to reading the rest.

[vettim89]

It appears the power of a USMC full division has been augemented or are the numbers different now? By my math the 1st Marine Div now has a base AV of 510

[doc smith]

How are the 11th Marines handled? That was 1 MarDiv's art. rgt.

[String]

ORIGINAL: vettim89

It appears the power of a USMC full division has been augemented or are the numbers different now? By my math the 1st Marine Div now has a base AV of 510

Afaik it did in vanilla witp as well?

[Flying Tiger]

String, your eyeball is FREAKING ME OUT!!!

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: vettim89

It appears the power of a USMC full division has been augemented or are the numbers different now? By my math the 1st Marine Div now has a base AV of 510

many of the land devices have been scrubbed as well as general OOB reviews of formations. This has resulted in some formations having more base AV than in stock.

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: doc smith

How are the 11th Marines handled? That was 1 MarDiv's art. rgt.

The arty component is integrated within each regiment.

[Nikademus]

Japan finally shows up around Lunga. They decimate my small relief convoy but the good news is that the majority of the supply was landed. Japanese battleships bombard the airfield but only cause 18% damage and a couple planes lost.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 15, 42
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 11
Wirraway x 11
P-39D Airacobra x 2


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 10


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...


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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 2


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 16, 42

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ASW attack near Rekata Bay at 113,133

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CL Jintsu
DD Hamakaze
DD Yugure
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, hits 2



DD Yugure fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Natsugumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Natsugumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Natsugumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Natsugumo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 114,138, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 4
DD Akizuki
DD Akigumo
DD Kazegumo
DD Makigumo

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
APD Little, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AK Crater
AK Cassiopeia, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AK Celeno, Shell hits 8, and is sunk



Reduced visibility due to Rain with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 46% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
BB Kirishima engages APD Colhoun at 1,000 yards
APD Colhoun sunk by BB Kirishima at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages APD Little at 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Celeno at 2,000 yards
BB Haruna engages APD Little at 2,000 yards
APD Little sunk by BB Kongo at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Celeno at 3,000 yards
AK Celeno sunk by BB Hiei at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Cassiopeia at 2,000 yards
AK Cassiopeia sunk by BB Hiei at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Naval bombardment of Lunga at 114,138 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed on ground

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo


Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)


Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11

BB Kirishima firing at 1st USMC/1st Regiment
BB Hiei firing at Lunga
BB Haruna firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion
BB Kongo firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
Wirraway x 9
B-26 Marauder x 2


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...

[Grotius]

BB Kirishima firing at 1st USMC/1st Regiment
BB Hiei firing at Lunga
BB Haruna firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion
BB Kongo firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion

Interesting to see this added detail. I assume we still can't control exactly what the bombarding ships choose to bombard.

As I recall, bases now have varying bombardment-vulnerability ratings? Is this info visible on the map?

Also, in stock, it's often seemed to me that CAs bombard better than BBs. Is this the case in AE?

[castor troy]

ORIGINAL: String

ORIGINAL: vettim89

It appears the power of a USMC full division has been augemented or are the numbers different now? By my math the 1st Marine Div now has a base AV of 510

Afaik it did in vanilla witp as well?

In WITP a USMC div had around 430 assault points, compared to a US inf div with around 330, so they derfinetely increased it.

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Grotius

BB Kirishima firing at 1st USMC/1st Regiment
BB Hiei firing at Lunga
BB Haruna firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion
BB Kongo firing at 3rd USMC Defense Battalion

Interesting to see this added detail. I assume we still can't control exactly what the bombarding ships choose to bombard.

As I recall, bases now have varying bombardment-vulnerability ratings? Is this info visible on the map?

Also, in stock, it's often seemed to me that CAs bombard better than BBs. Is this the case in AE?

Bombardment in general [Naval], has been greatly toned down. I have not noticed that CA's do better than BB's.....rather it would be more accurate to say that adding BB's to the mix doesn't exponentially increase the naval induced casualties. With the improved logistics, BB's in bombardments are also less attractive unless supported by a strong supply line. (They are fuel hogs)

[Nikademus]

New Guneau

No radical change noticed. Joe appears to be moving in supplies to the small base due east of Lae. (why he doesn't go straight to Lae is a mystery......its not preventing my air forces from harrassing him.) Hori Force remains a static air target. Wary of a backdoor attack, i've moved 30th Brigade back 40 miles to help defend Port Morosby. Milne Bay continues to dig in.

Lunga

1st USMC Air Wing (45 av support) convoy arrives off Lunga and begins to unload, heavily guarded by surface forces with Wildcat cover overhead. My carriers are lurking SW of the island this time, still just outside escorted range from Rabaul. I suspect Joe might be using Shortlands as an anchorage for BB ops but i have no solid Intel yet. Its a great temptation to send the carriers in range to attack but i'm wary of a one-two punch from his carriers + 11th Air Fleet. The latter taken out of the equation, I have the edge (which explains why there's been little to no sign of the IJN) He's probably waiting for Hiyo and Junyo to arrive.

[Kwik E Mart]

Silly question for the day...if the max visibility is 1,000 yds, how is there action as the range increases? It looks like multiple ships were sunk beyond a range of 1,000 yds. Lucky shots into the night? [&:]

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 46% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
BB Kirishima engages APD Colhoun at 1,000 yards
APD Colhoun sunk by BB Kirishima at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages APD Little at 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Celeno at 2,000 yards
BB Haruna engages APD Little at 2,000 yards
APD Little sunk by BB Kongo at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Celeno at 3,000 yards
AK Celeno sunk by BB Hiei at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AK Cassiopeia at 2,000 yards
AK Cassiopeia sunk by BB Hiei at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...

[Sardaukar]

Ships on fire, maybe? Max visibility was when battle started..and I think ships on fire can be quite easy to engage during the night.

[Kwik E Mart]

Good thought...didn't think of that...wonder if that was the intent...

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Ships on fire, maybe? Max visibility was when battle started..and I think ships on fire can be quite easy to engage during the night.

[Don Bowen]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

Silly question for the day...if the max visibility is 1,000 yds, how is there action as the range increases? It looks like multiple ships were sunk beyond a range of 1,000 yds. Lucky shots into the night? [&:]

Once ships are sighted, combat can continue as they pull apart up to about three times the initial sighting range (more if radar present). This accounts for gunfire flashes, ability to maintain visual contact once established, increases wakes from ships at combat speed, and stuff like that.

[Kwik E Mart]

Silly question answered....thanks, Don.

[Nikademus]

Watchtower's 2nd major troop/personell convoy is a complete success. 1st USMC Air Wing is landed and more supplies unloaded. Henderson field is now well situated with lots of supply and av support. It now boasts two Wildcat and two SBD squadrons...enough force to make the waters around the area uncomfortable for the Japanese. To christien this new change, SBD's raid Shortlands in a long range operation and catch the Japanese napping. Minor units of course but still good for my morale and partially makes up for Joe's bombardment TF using my small resupply TF for target practice. I'm planning an even bigger followup.

NG remains quiet. Milne Bay and PM continue to dig in still further. If Joe decides to go for them instead he's going to find resistance level's higher than imagined (hopefully)



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 19, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
E Yunagi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Penang Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb AP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb AP Bomb

E Yunagi manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 28)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 27)
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Yunagi
a class ?? manuvering ...(Ev 62 / Sp 7)
Penang Maru caught transferring cargo ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Penang Maru
xAKL Penang Maru manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 7)
xAKL Penang Maru manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 7)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Yunagi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb AP Bomb

E Yunagi manuvering ...(Ev 24 / Sp 17)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 19)
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Yunagi
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 15)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 15)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 24)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 18)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 15)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 16)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 14)
E Yunagi manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 18)


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
Wirraway x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
B-26 Marauder x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 13


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 9


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Horii Group , at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 20, 42

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 14
Wirraway x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 2


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Horii Group ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
B-26 Marauder x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 20


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wirraway bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
10 x P-39D Airacobra diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10


No Allied losses



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Tassafaronga ...