The Shattered Sword: John 3rd vs. Anachro--BTS

[John 3rd]

Circled units are behind the lines and these number nearly 20 units including the Burma ID.

The PINK arrows are where the Allies are being driven into Raipur.

Major Allied concentrations at Jamshedphur and Asanol.

[John 3rd]

HATE China but (thanks to Dan) I will never, ever leave it unattended again...

[Canoerebel]

I hate Paint 3D too. There's a search function at the bottom of my screen (left side). I typed "Paint" and it pulls up the old version, even though I don't know where it is and don't have a desktop icon for it. So I bet you still have the original Paint on your computer too. It's much easier to use.

[John 3rd]

Here is the current VP Score for May 26, 1942:

[John 3rd]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

I hate Paint 3D too. There's a search function at the bottom of my screen (left side). I typed "Paint" and it pulls up the old version, even though I don't know where it is and don't have a desktop icon for it. So I bet you still have the original Paint on your computer too. It's much easier to use.

Paint 3D is truly user-friendly-------NOT!

How ya doing Mister Roper? Taking those walks in preparation for next Tuesday??? [:D]

[Canoerebel]

On election days in November, my tradition has been to vote early (I happen to vote in the room in which I teach Sunday school) and then head to the woods to spend the day birdwatching or hiking. I don't have television, but being anywhere close to media sources (computer, radio) might drive me to drink.

I'm doing fine - same ol' same ol'. How're you and the family doing?

[John 3rd]

Here is current Fighter production and research numbers:

[John 3rd]

ORIGINAL: Canoerebel

On election days in November, my tradition has been to vote early (I happen to vote in the room in which I teach Sunday school) and then head to the woods to spend the day birdwatching or hiking. I don't have television, but being anywhere close to media sources (computer, radio) might drive me to drink.

I'm doing fine - same ol' same ol'. How're you and the family doing?

Well enough. Been a tough two weeks with taking John out hunting for the first time (six days of hunting and ZERO luck!) and dealing with Mom's funeral. We have our annual Family Farm Meeting in Kansas City--that would be the home of the SEVEN-AND-ONE Chiefs!!--next week and then we'll be home with NO PLANS for two full months.

Perhaps some crazy Coloradoan will call a Georgian sometime soon...

[John 3rd]

May 23-25, 1942
NW Australia

Forgot to mention that we had some grand excitement off the NW Aussie Coast.

My search planes from Koepang have periodically picked up enemy convoys moving along the coast from west-to-east. Since the Fleet has been concentrated elsewhere, I have not been able to do anything about these movements. This changed as Fuso and Yamashiro plus 2 CL, and 8 DD arrived at Soerabaja to support the upcoming landings along the NW Coast.

A convoy is spotted and the STF is created with an equal number of ships split into two TFs. One is sent to Exmouth Bay and the other goes for Port Hedland. The TFs move without being discovered and we strike the jackpot on the 23rd when Fuso, Naka, and 4 DDs find a large TF at Pt. Hedlund. Only 4 PCs guard the vulnerable AK and AP. The wolves FEAST on the enemy!!! When the smoke clears, the enemy loses 4 PC, 1 KV, 1 TK, 7 AK, and 2 AP. Troops lost included 108 Cas, 74 Guns, and 28 Vehicles. Very nice.

The next day, BB Yamashiro gets some action as she, CL Jintsu, and 4 DD sink an AP and 3 AK in the same location.

Lovely.

BANZAI!

[Bif1961]

I vote early too and often [:'(]

[John 3rd]

May 31, 1942
Indian Theatre

My opponent does not appear to have a solid strategy at the moment and he may pay for it dearly unless he moves quickly.

This is a very busy screenshot but let me try to identify what is where:

RED: I have purposefully threatened Raipur with 3 Tank Regiments and have successfully drawn the 70th Brit ID and several Tank/Cavalry units away from the city. Sean does not know that the 33rd and 41st ID with a Tank Reg and Art Regiment are advancing up the road hidden in the jungle/forest.

PINK: The 'retreating' 3 Tank Reg are moving down the road towards Jamshedphur looking to join up with 2nd ID and 2 Art Regiments just west of the target city.

In the middle between Jamshedphur and Asanol sits the Imperial Guards--21st---55th ID along with some Artillery and 25th Army HQ.

ORANGE: The SWEEPERS are moving north and northwest to cut off the rail lines and raise some HELL! These units comprise 2 Tank Reg, a Brigade, and 2 Para Units.

BLACK: In the east we have the 5th and 4th ID and some minor units working to take Dacca and surround the 12+ units encircled here.

Calcutta currently has the 18th ID garrisoning it. That good unit will be freed up in a couple of days by a reinforcement convoy bring in enough AV to let me move that valuable ID away and into the fight.

Total current strength deployed in theatre is 9 ID, 6 Tank Reg, and about 3 Brigades of smaller units.

We have another ID in convoy just off the screenshot heading for Viza to add more weight to the western attack.

[John 3rd]

My 'paying for it dearly' comment alludes to Sean having two strong garrisons that are just sitting there as Japan maneuvers.

Jamshedphur has 14 units, 31,500 Troops, Guns 428, and 471 AFV. Main strength is known to be the 18th Brit and 40th US ID.

Asanol also has 14 units, 32,980 troops, 389 Guns and 886 AFV.

Both bases are reconned each day by air and are 2/3 cut off presently. Given 3-4 days they may become 100% cut off...

[John 3rd]

Now that life is settling down some, I have time to return to regular AAR work.

Questions for the readers:
1. Who is actively following the AAR?
2. What sorts of topics do I need to be covering that hold interest to you?
3. Do I need to talk more about the Mod and its changes?

Getting some responses will help my direct a bit of the narration coming up...

[ny59giants]

Your beloved Economic Minister wants to know if and when you are going to get Tracker up and running. Before 2019?

How much supply and HI surplus are you getting daily? At least monthly.

Weekly reports on current CV/CVL position for both sides.

Airframes R&D - which models are being accelerated and how many factories. Mostly just the fighters.

OT - I'm on the road all next week doing 13 family therapy sessions. let me know what your work schedule is.

[T Rav]

John,

I follow the AAR. I tend to be a lurker though, and not log in.

I used to read only one side or the other, but this way allows me to enjoy both. Downside is that I can't state any opinion, just words of encouragement. So in that regard, BANZAI! BTW... I used to have an Akita named Banzai. Cool dog.

T Rav

[JohnDillworth]

I always follow your AAR's I don't know, just keep up with what you have been doing. While you are sometimes at a loss for time I never noticed you being at a loss for words. Wouldn't mind hearing of your long term goals, hoavn't seen an India invasion in a while

[zuluhour]

peanut gallery, present and accounted for!

[Canoerebel]

I always follow your AARs Johm (and those of Miller, another former opponent).

I especially enjoy insights into long term planning, sprinkled with updates as to the progress that is or isn't being made.

A lot of players start off AARs hot and heavy, then disappear for months at a time, and then pop up for major combat episodes, only to disappear again and eventually fade away. The occasional big combats are fun to read about, but its the everyday aspects of the game - ebb and flow of fortunes, logistics, planning, discerning what the enemy might be doing - that make AE the game that it is.

But AARs can take an extraordinary amount of time, so I think most of us are glad for anything we get. Reading AARs, especially matched ones, are alot of fun. Thanks for doing this one.

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Now that life is settling down some, I have time to return to regular AAR work.

Questions for the readers:
1. Who is actively following the AAR?
2. What sorts of topics do I need to be covering that hold interest to you?
3. Do I need to talk more about the Mod and its changes?

Getting some responses will help my direct a bit of the narration coming up...

1. Inactively following. Not a regular, but I pop by from time to time. Mainly to say: TENNO HEIKO BANZAI!!!!!

2. The land war in India is a real Japanese 'tar baby' from my experience. I'm interested to see if your experiences are different. Also, if you are going to slaughter a bunch of xAKs/xAPs and their escorts, I'd like to see a screenshot. TENNO HEIKO BANZAI!!!

3. Not really.

[John 3rd]

Thanks Guys.

I shall work to take care of ALL your desires!!!

Chickenboy--I concur on the whole tar baby thought. My goal is to simply take what I can, hold for a while gaining benefits while doing that, and then pull troops back to set-up a serious and viable defense. The present situation is good in that Sean has committed 1-2 US ID and 2 Brit ID to the fight. Want to kill off and attrit his squads and planes for as long as possible.