"An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A) [closed]

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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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January 30th, 1942

Highlights: No base lost to the Allies for a change

Bases lost or won:
Kiamba is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tawi Tawi !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Busuanga !!!

Allied ships sunk:
AVD Childs sunk by air at Singapore

Japanese ships sunk:
xAKL Nikki Maru #2 sinks

Northern Area:
SS Gar~ has been sitting in the port hex of Hakodate for days and finally hit a mine - but managed to survive and even sink an xAKL.

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Chinese troops at Shaohing bombarded by old cruisers.

Central Pacific Area:
CM Mogamigawa Maru lays defensive minefield at Wake Island ( 136 , 98) and sets course for Hiroshima/Kure+

PI:
Small units are engaged in cleaning-up the remaining small islands, while the 2nd ID will tackle the larger enemy garrisons at Bacolod and Iloilo after business is done on Cebu.

Malaya/Burma:
Singers bombed as usual. Ki-51s dive-bombed and sank an AVD.

DEI:
Enemy air attacks and subs still try to interfere at Bali. The base needs repairs and AV support before it can serve as the advance base for the invasion of Java. In any case, no troops are available for this invasion until the fall of Singers.

Full action report:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 30, 42
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Sub attack near Suva  at 131,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-175
 
Allied Ships
      AVD Williamson
 
SS I-175 launches 4 torpedoes
I-175 diving deep ....
AVD Williamson fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Williamson fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Williamson fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Williamson fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD Williamson fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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TF 401 encounters mine field at Hakodate (119,53)
 
Allied Ships
      SS Gar~, Mine hits 1
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Denpasar  at 58,108
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Kuroshio
      BB Hyuga
      CA Haguro
      CA Takao
      CL Oi
      DD Hagikaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Amatsukaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS Trusty
 
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at DD Kuroshio
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Hakodate  at 119,53
 
Japanese Ships
      xAKL Nikki Maru #2, Shell hits 2,  on fire
 
Allied Ships
      SS Gar~
 
xAKL Nikki Maru #2 is sighted by SS Gar~
SS Gar~ attacking xAKL Nikki Maru #2 on the surface
McGregor, D decides to submerge SS Gar~ due to damage
 
 
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Night Air attack on Ichang , at 83,48 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 7
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet
               Port Attack:  5 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Denpasar  at 58,108
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
      CA Haguro
      CA Takao
      CL Oi
      DD Hagikaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Amatsukaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS Trusty
 
SS Trusty is sighted by escort
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Suva  at 132,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-174
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Chatanooga City
 
xAK Chatanooga City is sighted by SS I-174
SS I-174 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Chatanooga City
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,72
 
Japanese Ships
      DMS W-11
      DMS W-1
      xAP Hie Maru
      DD Numakaze
      DD Namikaze
      DD Hatakaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS Saury~
 
SS Saury~ launches 2 torpedoes at DMS W-11
Saury~ diving deep ....
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Namikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Numakaze cannot establish contact with SS Saury~
DD Numakaze cannot establish contact with SS Saury~
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Denpasar  at 58,108
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
      CA Haguro
      CA Takao
      CL Oi
      DD Hagikaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Amatsukaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS Trusty, hits 2
 
SS Trusty is sighted by escort
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tokitsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Amatsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amatsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Amatsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Amatsukaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Shaohing at 91,56
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
 
Allied ground losses:
      108 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 21st Chinese Army Corps
CA Izumo firing at 21st Chinese Army Corps
CA Iwate firing at 21st Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 21st Chinese Army Corps, at 91,56 (Shaohing)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      34 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 26
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 14 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       2 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 5
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 65th Chinese Army Corps, at 78,59 (Conghua)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 29
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      58 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army/A Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/A Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/A Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,108
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 6
 
Allied aircraft
      SOC-1 Seagull x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero-Reisen (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Ichang , at 83,48 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 9
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 49,85
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      AVD Childs, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
               Naval Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Naval Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AVD Childs
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 20
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 26
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 10 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 37th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 19
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
      Ki-32 Mary x 9
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Wake Island  at 136,98
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Shofuku Maru
      E Shirataka
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tambor~
 
SS Tambor~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shofuku Maru
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 8837 troops, 137 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 767
 
Defending force 26014 troops, 167 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
 
Assaulting units:
    15th Division
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 62699 troops, 971 guns, 415 vehicles, Assault Value = 1899
 
Japanese ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      21 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    Provisional AT Grp 
    I Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    II Philippine Corps 
    *USAFFE 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 9120 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 383
 
Defending force 5315 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 189
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 288 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 130 
 
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
 experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      208 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 30 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      142 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
    Mongol Garrison Army
    26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Tawi Tawi (72,90)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 524 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 16 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tawi Tawi !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    Yokosuka 1st SNLF
 
 
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Ground combat at Busuanga (77,80)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 420 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 21 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Busuanga !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    I/81st Naval Guard Unit
 
 
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Ground combat at 66,88 (near Brunei Bay-Seria)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 422 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 88 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 20 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 20 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Allied ground losses:
      26 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF
 
Defending units:
    Armed Constabulary' 
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 22790 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 961
 
Defending force 21569 troops, 261 guns, 120 vehicles, Assault Value = 767
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
Defending units:
    15th Division
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3567 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 860
 
Defending force 38634 troops, 406 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 1671
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
Defending units:
    40th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    39th Division
    6th Division
    37th Division
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

Post by LargeSlowTarget »

January 31st, 1942

Highlights: First oil source secured

Bases lost or won:
Tagbilaran is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kokoda
Japanese forces CAPTURE Brunei Bay-Seria

Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Wollongbar is reported to have been sunk by SS I-22_ near Cairns

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Reorganisation of the Japanese Expeditionary forces in China - 6 Infantry brigades have been created to combine with existing formations to constitute six "C" type or "Security" Divisions, with are weaker than "A" type "Assault" and "B" type "Regular" divisions but should be powerful enough to deal with Chinese troops.
Shaohing bombarded again by old cruisers and Wuchang by old DDs - any supply hits and disablement caused may help discourage further advances by the Chinese troops.
Our bombers continue to pound enemy ground forces at Wuchang in support of the 3rd ID, while reinforcements from the abandoned offensive deployment aiming at Nanyang are heading for Wuchang.
Repairs completed on CA Chokai at Hong Kong, ship returned to service.

Southern Pacific Area:
Tulagi bombarded by the Aussie Navy, that base will also need an infusion of supplies.

Malaya/Burma:
Orders have been given to launch the ground attack on Singapore.

DEI:
Enemy air attacks continue with low-level attacks by P-39s and P-40s - not very effective.
SNLF troops advancing overland have reached and secured Brunei Bay and the oil field at Seria. With enemy airbases on Borneo either suppressed or captured, I hope the oil fields will be safe from enemy air attacks. Only B-17s may still reach from Singers and Soerabaja.

Australia/PNG:
SS I-24_ lays minefield at Palm Island ( 92 , 143) and sets course for Truk
SS I-22_ lays minefield at Cairns ( 92 , 140) and sets course for Truk
SS I-20_ lays minefield at Horn Island ( 91 , 128) and sets course for Truk

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 31, 42
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ASW attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-1
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-1 is located by PC YP-415
I-1 diving deep ....
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-1
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-414
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-1 is located by PC YP-414
I-1 diving deep ....
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub 
 
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Submarine attack near Cairns  at 92,140
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-22_
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Wollongbar, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Wollongbar is sighted by SS I-22_
SS I-22_ attacking xAKL Wollongbar on the surface
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Shaohing at 91,56
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
 
Allied ground losses:
      44 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 20
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2
 
CA Yakumo firing at 25th Chinese Army Corps
CA Izumo firing at Shaohing 
CA Iwate firing at Shaohing 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      PG Tatara'
 
Allied ground losses:
      9 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
PG Tatara' firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      52 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
DD Kuri firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Hasu firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Fuyo firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tulagi at 114,137
 
Allied Ships
      CA Canberra
      CA Australia
      CL Adelaide
      CL Perth
      DD Voyager
      DD Stuart
      DD Phelps
 
Japanese ground losses:
      22 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
 
CA Canberra firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Australia
CA Australia firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
CL Adelaide firing at Tulagi 
CL Perth firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
DD Voyager firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
DD Stuart firing at Tulagi 
DD Phelps firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
 
 
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 213,80
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Gridley
      DD Craven
 
SS I-15^ is sighted by escort
I-15^ diving deep ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Craven fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven attacking submerged sub ....
DD Craven cannot establish contact with SS I-15^
DD Craven loses contact with SS I-15^
DD Craven fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      30 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 17
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 43
      Ki-30 Ann x 5
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 27
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 31
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 28 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15
      Ki-30 Ann x 20
      Ki-32 Mary x 12
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 11 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-30 Ann: 6 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 4 damaged
 
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 8 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 23
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 25
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      19 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army/A Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/A Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/A Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 12th RGC Temp. Division, at 84,47 (Zhongxian)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 7
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      44 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,108
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 6
 
Allied aircraft
      P-39D Airacobra x 25
      P-40E Warhawk x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Oi, Shell hits 2
      CL Kitakami
      DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       5 x P-40E Warhawk strafing at 100 feet
 
CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero-Reisen (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 24
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 19
      Ki-36 Ida x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      81 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      13 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 3
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 41
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      117 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Chinese Army Corps, at 81,60 (Jiyang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 24
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      60 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      24 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,108
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 5
 
Allied aircraft
      P-39D Airacobra x 15
      P-40E Warhawk x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
      P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed by flak
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Haguro
      BB Hyuga
      BB Ise
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero-Reisen (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
 
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Tawau (69,90)
 
TF 126 troops unloading over beach at Tawau, 69,90
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 62951 troops, 972 guns, 415 vehicles, Assault Value = 1923
 
Japanese ground losses:
      Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      83 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    I Philippine Corps 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Provisional AT Grp 
    *USAFFE 
    II Philippine Corps 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    Far East USAAF' 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 8286 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 870
 
Defending force 5232 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 180
 
Assaulting units:
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
    12th Tank Regiment
    26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
    15th Tank Regiment
    69ID 16th Ind.Mix.' Brigade
    5th Armored Car Co 
    26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
    Mongol Garrison Army
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Kokoda (98,129)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 300 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 16 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kokoda !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Indpt Coy 
 
 
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Ground combat at Brunei Bay-Seria (65,87)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 3718 troops, 46 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 90 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 90 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Brunei Bay-Seria !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    24SBF Sasebo 1st' Naval Guard Unit
    Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
    4th Naval Construction Battalion
    105th JAAF AF Bn 
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 22808 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 962
 
Defending force 21596 troops, 261 guns, 120 vehicles, Assault Value = 768
 
Assaulting units:
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
Defending units:
    15th Division
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3573 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 862
 
Defending force 38645 troops, 406 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 1671
 
Allied ground losses:
      19 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
Defending units:
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    40th Division
    39th Division
    6th Division
    37th Division
 
 
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Ground combat at 91,33 (near Paotow)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 5576 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 219
 
Defending force 1446 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
Allied adjusted assault: 170 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 41 
 
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      154 casualties reported
         Squads: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 11 (6 destroyed, 5 disabled)
      Units retreated 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      400 casualties reported
         Squads: 5 destroyed, 26 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
 
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    4th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
Defending units:
    26ID 26th Recon Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 1st, 1942

Highlights: PM bombarded

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wau / Tsili-Tsili
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tawau (Borneo)
Dumaguete is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Matafele is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby
xAKL Mamutu is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby
xAKL Lakatoi is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Shaohing bombarded again, with negligible results.
Wuchang bombed and bombarded with little effect.

Malaya/Burma:
Air attacks at Singers switched to hitting ground units in order to increase disruption in preparation for the crossing. As with all ground bombing attacks by the Japanese, the effect is slight.

DEI:
Betties keep Tarakan and Balikpapan airfields cratered. KB retired to Starling Bay to replenish and replace airframe losses.

Australia/PNG:
IJN SAG (3 CA, 3 CL, DDs) bombarded PM, encountering and sinking three small freighters but causing little damage otherwise.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 01, 42
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 213,80
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Henley
      DD Gridley
 
SS I-15^ is located by DD Henley
I-15^ diving deep ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Port Moresby  at 97,131
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-172
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Mamutu
 
xAKL Mamutu is sighted by SS I-172
Captain of SS I-172 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
 
 
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 212,81
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Jarvis
      DD Gridley
 
SS I-15^ is located by DD Jarvis
I-15^ diving deep ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley loses contact with SS I-15^
DD Gridley cannot establish contact with SS I-15^
DD Gridley cannot reach attack position over SS I-15^
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Itbayat Island  at 83,69
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Yodogawa Maru
      xAK Tatuwa Maru
      DD Sanae
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tarpon~
 
SS Tarpon~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yodogawa Maru
Tarpon~ diving deep ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Port Moresby at 98,130, Range 10,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Aoba
      CA Furutaka
      CA Kako
      CL Yura
      CL Tenryu
      CL Yubari
      DD Hamakaze
      DD Arare
      DD Hibiki
      DD Akebono
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Matafele, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
      xAKL Mamutu, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
      xAKL Lakatoi, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
 
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 100% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
xAKL Lakatoi sunk by CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
CA Aoba engages xAKL Matafele at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
xAKL Mamutu sunk by CA Furutaka at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAKL Matafele sunk by CA Kako at 5,000 yards
xAKL Matafele sunk by CA Kako at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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Sub attack near Port Moresby  at 98,130
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Arare
      CA Aoba
      CL Tenryu
      DD Hamakaze
      DD Akebono
      DD Hibiki
 
Allied Ships
      SS S-28~, hits 3
 
SS S-28~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Arare
S-28~ bottoming out ....
DD Akebono fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Shaohing at 91,56
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
 
Allied ground losses:
      39 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 25th Chinese Army Corps
CA Izumo firing at 21st Chinese Army Corps
CA Iwate firing at 21st Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      PG Tatara'
 
PG Tatara' firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Port Moresby at 98,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Kako
      CA Furutaka
      CA Aoba
      CL Yubari
      CL Tenryu
      CL Yura
 
Allied ground losses:
      21 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 1
 
CA Kako firing at 30th Australian~ Brigade
CA Furutaka firing at 4th Australian Brigade
CA Aoba firing at 4th Australian Brigade
CL Yubari firing at 2nd RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
2nd RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Yubari
CL Tenryu firing at Port Moresby 
CL Yura firing at 4th Australian Brigade
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      66 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 20th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karii firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
DD Kuri firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
DD Hasu firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Fuyo firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Submarine attack near Kendari-Staring Bay  at 70,107
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Hitati Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Allied Ships
      SS O21
 
xAK Hitati Maru is sighted by SS O21
SS O21 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hitati Maru
 
 
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TF 454 encounters mine field at Wake Island (136,98)
 
Allied Ships
      SS Pompano~, Mine hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-44 Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 21st Chinese Army Corps, at 91,56 (Shaohing)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 25th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 17
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 55
      Ki-30 Ann x 5
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 34 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 8 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 2 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      69 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 109th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 9th Indian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 109th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 72
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 21 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      35 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      36 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 37th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 9
      Ki-32 Mary x 9
      Ki-36 Ida x 22
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      52 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      22 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 37th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 20
      Ki-32 Mary x 3
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 7 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 7 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 32
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      30 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 15th Army Group  ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 5 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on New 6th Chin. Army- Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 25
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      29 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 7
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army/B Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/B Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/C Corps ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army/B Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 20th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 20th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x Ki-44 Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 14th RGC Temp. Division, at 84,47 (Zhongxian)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 7
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      37 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiriwina Island at 102,131
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Catalina I x 2
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Tenryu
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x Catalina I bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiriwina Island at 102,131
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Catalina I x 3
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Catalina I: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Yubari
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Catalina I bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      30 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 26
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 2 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 21
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 62nd Chinese Army Corps, at 81,60 (Jiyang)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      73 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      26 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Tandjoengselor (68,92)
 
TF 52 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoengselor, 68,92
 
Japanese ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 1st Indpt Coy 
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 63077 troops, 972 guns, 415 vehicles, Assault Value = 1940
 
Japanese ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      69 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    II Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 8353 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 880
 
Defending force 5242 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 180
 
Allied ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    5th Armored Car Co 
    26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
    15th Tank Regiment
    26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
    69ID 16th Ind.Mix.' Brigade
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    12th Tank Regiment
    26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    Mongol Garrison Army
    26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Wau / Tsili-Tsili (98,126)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 1370 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 16 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wau / Tsili-Tsili !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    Maizuru 1st SNLF
 
 
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Ground combat at Tawau (69,90)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 530 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 31 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tawau !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    Yokosuka 1st SNLF
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 22790 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 963
 
Defending force 21615 troops, 261 guns, 120 vehicles, Assault Value = 768
 
Japanese ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
Defending units:
    15th Division
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3559 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 858
 
Defending force 37892 troops, 406 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 1634
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
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    33rd Army Group 
 
Defending units:
    6th Division
    39th Division
    40th Division
    37th Division
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

Post by LargeSlowTarget »

February 2nd, 1942

Highlights: Chinese remain very active and highly annoying.

Bases lost or won:
Badian is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengselor (Borneo)
Allied forces CAPTURE Tungchow
Allied forces CAPTURE Meizhu (near Amoy)
Allied forces CAPTURE Huizhou (near Hong Kong)

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Tungchow, as a new attack vector is launched by Chinese troops.
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Wuchang.

Central Pacific Area:
Truk expands airfield to size 3

PI:
Usual bombings of Manila, pretty ineffective except for the supplies burned by enemy AA.

Malaya/Burma:
Air attacks on enemy ground forces at Singers continue despite almost nil effect, at least firing AA will use-up some supplies.
OTOH enemy air attacks on our ground forces at Thanbyuzayat have little effect either, just giving notice that the enemy troops won't stop at Moulmein but continue south. The Allies are an enterprising bunch of people!

DEI:
Sweep by Zeros from Macassar over Soerabaja, 3 Zeros lost and 5 enemy fighters destroyed.

Australia/PNG:
SS I-18_ lays minefield at Fraser Island ( 97 , 156) and sets course for Truk

Intel:
CA Indianapolis is reported to have been sunk near Howland Island on Dec 22, 1941

Other remarks:
Singers attack stack one day short of crossing - tomorrow might be bloody.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 02, 42
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ASW attack near Muntok  at 49,89
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-165
 
Allied Ships
      HDML-1096
 
SS I-165 is located by HDML-1096
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Itbayat Island  at 83,69
 
Japanese Ships
      ACM Shawa Maru #10
      AMc Kaika Maru
      AMc Kembu Maru
      AMc Hakka Maru
      PB Fukuei Maru
      ACM Tamaura Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tarpon~
 
SS Tarpon~ is sighted by escort
Tarpon~ diving deep ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM Tamaura Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Singapore  at 49,85
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Sinsamudar
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston
 
SS RTN Sinsamudar is sighted by escort
RTN Sinsamudar bottoming out ....
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Muntok  at 49,89
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-165
 
SS I-165 is sighted by escort
I-165 bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Air attack on Kluang , at 50,82 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson I x 8
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hudson I: 5 damaged
      Hudson I: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x Hudson I bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tungchow at 92,53
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
 
Allied ground losses:
      240 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Izumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Iwate firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      26 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karii firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Kuri firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Hasu firing at 20th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Fuyo firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 52nd Chinese Army- Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Sub attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-1
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-1 launches 4 torpedoes at PC YP-415
I-1 diving deep ....
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Kavieng  at 105,123
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Aoba
      CL Yubari
      CL Yura
      DD Akebono
      DD Hibiki
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tuna~
 
SS Tuna~ is sighted by escort
Tuna~ diving deep ....
DD Akebono attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hibiki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hibiki is out of ASW ammo
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 213,80
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
      DD Gridley
 
SS I-15^ is sighted by escort
DD Gridley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley loses contact with SS I-15^
SS I-15^ eludes ASW attack from DD Gridley 
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 33
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      33 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 99th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 22
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      38 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       7 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 99th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      14 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 17
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 39
      Ki-30 Ann x 5
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 34 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 2 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 25 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      34 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 20
      Ki-32 Mary x 9
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 33
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 4 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 4 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 10 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 3 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      32 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 2000'
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 11th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 8th Australian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 11th Indian Division ...
Also attacking 8th Australian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 8th Australian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 13 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 20 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      34 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 37th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/A Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/A Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 14th RGC Temp. Division, at 84,47 (Zhongxian)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 7
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 2nd RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 16
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Buffalo I bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 11
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 31
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 9
      P-39D Airacobra x 11
      P-40E Warhawk x 7
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 3 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
      P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
34th PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 23000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
24th PG/HqS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Balikpapan , at 64,97 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      26 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 19
      Ki-36 Ida x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      101 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      13 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 3
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 29
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      50 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 99th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      31 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Wuchang (84,51)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 15044 troops, 174 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 643
 
Defending force 38402 troops, 363 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1274
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    31ID 58th Infantry Regiment
    3rd Division
    31ID 138th Infantry Regiment
 
Defending units:
    52nd Chinese Army- Corps
    4th Chinese Army Corps
    20th Chinese Army Corps
    99th Chinese Army Corps
    37th Chinese Army~ Corps
    10th Chinese Army Corps
    New 6th Chin. Army- Corps
    18th Artillery Regiment
    22nd Artillery Regiment
    20th Artillery Regiment
    15th Army Group 
    3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 17757 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 904
 
Defending force 5223 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
 
Assaulting units:
    69ID 59th Infantry Brigade
    15th Tank Regiment
    26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
    12th Tank Regiment
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
    5th Armored Car Co 
    26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
    Mongol Garrison Army
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26465 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 63353 troops, 980 guns, 416 vehicles, Assault Value = 1948
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      21 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    Philippine Scout Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    51st PA Infantry Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    Far East USAAF' 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    II Philippine Corps 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    I Philippine Corps 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    *USAFFE 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Tandjoengselor (68,92)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 288 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 9 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengselor !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    1st Indpt Coy 
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 22799 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 962
 
Defending force 11733 troops, 137 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
 
Assaulting units:
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
Defending units:
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tungchow (92,53)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 6210 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 253
 
Defending force 376 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
 
Allied adjusted assault: 29 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 7 
 
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Tungchow !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
Defending units:
    19th RGC Temp./C Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Meizhu (82,60)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 4164 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 175
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Allied adjusted assault: 354 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 1 
 
Allied assault odds: 354 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Meizhu !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
 
Assaulting units:
    60th Chinese Army- Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Huizhou (79,60)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 6297 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 257
 
Defending force 376 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
 
Allied adjusted assault: 186 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 2 
 
Allied assault odds: 93 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Huizhou !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      218 casualties reported
         Squads: 22 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units retreated 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      9 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    65th Chinese Army Corps
 
Defending units:
    20th RGC/B Division
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 3rd, 1942

Highlights: Singers shock-attacked, heavy casualties

Bases lost or won:
Ruichang is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bogo (Cebu)

Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Tamara is reported to have been sunk by SS RO-67 near Palm Island

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wuchang et Tungchow bombarded.
Renewed CAP trap over Wuchang, Oscar sweepers down two Warhawks but surviving CAP claims two bombers.
Enemhy troops expulsed from Paotow, but other enemy troops are flank-marching to cut-off that base.

PI:
Cebu island cleared of enemy troops.

Malaya/Burma:
Four Allied CLs bombarded Thanbyuzayat, while enemy ground troops are marching south from Moulmein. The three Thai divisions are too weak and will retreat, each in a different direction.
The almost-all-out assault on Singers with eight (!) Infantry divisions plus heavy support by numerous tank (7), arty (10) and combat eng (15) units has been a failure, forts at level 3 not dropped and 13k casualties suffered against only 3k casualties inflicted. WTF?!? Allies have a "leaders (+)" advantage, Jan must have spent PPs to change the generals in charge.

DEI:
Convoys bringing supplies and Eng assets to Makassar and Denpasar under SAG and KB cover.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 03, 42
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 213,79
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Henley
      DD Jarvis
 
SS I-15^ is located by DD Henley
DD Jarvis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-15^ eludes DD Jarvis by diving deep
DD Jarvis loses contact with SS I-15^
SS I-15^ eludes DD Jarvis by diving deep
DD Jarvis attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-15^ eludes ASW attack from DD Jarvis 
DD Jarvis cannot establish contact with SS I-15^
SS I-15^ eludes DD Jarvis by diving deep
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Denpasar  at 58,108
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Naryu#
      CM Okinoshima^
      DD Yakaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXIII
 
SS KXIII launches 4 torpedoes at CM Naryu#
KXIII bottoming out ....
DD Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,108
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      SOC-1 Seagull x 4
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 58,108
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      139WH-3 x 6
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Oi
      CL Kitakami
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on Makassar , at 65,106 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 3
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on Makassar , at 65,106 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed on ground
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tungchow at 92,53
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
 
Allied ground losses:
      167 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Izumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Iwate firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      31 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Karii firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Kuri firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Hasu firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
DD Fuyo firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 52nd Chinese Army- Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 99th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Thanbyuzayat at 55,56
 
Allied Ships
      CL Capetown~
      CL Ceres~
      CL Dauntless~
      CL Emerald~
      DD Express
      DD Tenedos
 
Resources hits 2
Manpower hits 1
Fires 51
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 2
 
CL Capetown~ firing at Thanbyuzayat 
CL Ceres~ firing at Thanbyuzayat 
CL Dauntless~ firing at 4th RTA~ Division
CL Emerald~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
DD Express firing at 4th RTA~ Division
DD Tenedos firing at Thanbyuzayat 
 
 
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Submarine attack near Port Moresby  at 97,131
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-172
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Patras, Shell hits 4,  on fire
 
xAKL Patras is sighted by SS I-172
SS I-172 attacking on the surface
SS I-172 low on gun ammo, Yamazumi, W breaks off surface engagement and submerges
 
 
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ASW attack near Itbayat Island  at 83,69
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Hibari Maru
      xAK London Maru
      xAK Meiyo Maru
      xAK Venice Maru
      xAK Durban Maru
      xAK Terukawa Maru #2
      xAK Toyooka Maru
      xAK Tatuno Maru
      xAK Lima Maru
      PB Mikage Maru #2
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tarpon~
 
SS Tarpon~ is sighted by escort
Tarpon~ diving deep ....
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Palm Island  at 92,143
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-67
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Tamara, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Tamara is sighted by SS RO-67
SS RO-67 launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 67,74
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Yodogawa Maru
      xAK Sinko Maru #1
      DD Sanae
 
Allied Ships
      SS Porpoise~
 
SS Porpoise~ is sighted by escort
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Denpasar  at 58,108
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
      CA Kumano
      CA Takao
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Hagikaze
      DD Hayashio
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXIII
 
SS KXIII is sighted by escort
KXIII bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 36
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      36 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 17
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
      Ki-30 Ann x 5
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 35
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 33
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 7
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 16 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 6 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       1 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 10000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 12th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 55
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 32 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      3 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      29 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 20
      Ki-32 Mary x 10
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-32 Mary: 3 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      22 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 14 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 9th Indian Division ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 60th Chinese Army- Corps, at 82,60 (Meizhu)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 32
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      63 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 16
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Buffalo I bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 2nd RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 12
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 52nd Chinese Army- Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 20
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Tarakan , at 67,91 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 15
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Chinese Army Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 29
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      28 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 104 minutes
 
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 52nd Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      14 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 27
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on New 6th Chin. Army- Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 6
      Ki-32 Mary x 6
      Ki-36 Ida x 13
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-36 Ida: 1 destroyed
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      28 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      11 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4450.
      Raid is overhead
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
 
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking New 6th Chin. Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 4th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on New 6th Chin. Army- Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 13
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      27 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 37th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 84,51 (Wuchang)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 3
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 41
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      83 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
 
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
Also attacking 20th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Army~ Corps ...
 
 
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Pre-Invasion action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
 
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Kaki
      xAP Tango Maru
 
PB Kaki fired at enemy troops
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Jolo (74,90)
 
TF 126 troops unloading over beach at Jolo, 74,90
 
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 1st SNLF
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 100518 troops, 1190 guns, 878 vehicles, Assault Value = 3803
 
Defending force 66665 troops, 797 guns, 896 vehicles, Assault Value = 1611
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 3583 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 5105 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3) 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      13769 casualties reported
         Squads: 32 destroyed, 1041 disabled
         Non Combat: 86 destroyed, 165 disabled
         Engineers: 62 destroyed, 211 disabled
      Guns lost 106 (4 destroyed, 102 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 203 (38 destroyed, 165 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      3348 casualties reported
         Squads: 26 destroyed, 215 disabled
         Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 129 disabled
         Engineers: 4 destroyed, 37 disabled
      Guns lost 105 (8 destroyed, 97 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 52 (1 destroyed, 51 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    56ID 56th Recon Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    56ID 146th Infantry Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    18th Division
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    56ID 113th Infantry Regiment
    Imperial Guards' Division
    33rd Division
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    38th Division
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    4th Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    56ID 56th Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Division
    56ID 148th Infantry Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    56ID 56th Field Artillery Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    5th Mortar Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    8th Australian Division
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    11th Indian Division
    9th Indian Division
    SSVF~ Brigade
    12th Indian Brigade
    *Malaya Command~ 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    III Indian 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    109th RN Base Force
    Singapore Base Force
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Fortress
    UK Civilians 
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 20656 troops, 224 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 912
 
Defending force 5269 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 182
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 584 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 85 
 
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
 supply(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      257 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 46 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      986 casualties reported
         Squads: 31 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 18 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
      Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    5th Armored Car Co 
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    15th Tank Regiment
    26ID 11th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 13th Ind Inf Regiment
    12th Tank Regiment
    69ID 59th Infantry Brigade
    26ID 12th Ind Inf Regiment
    26ID 26th Engineer Regiment
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    Mongol Garrison Army
    26ID 11th Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    5th Chinese Cavalry Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Wuchang (84,51)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 15034 troops, 174 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 642
 
Defending force 38283 troops, 363 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1264
 
Japanese ground losses:
      14 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    3rd Division
    31ID 58th Infantry Regiment
    31ID 138th Infantry Regiment
 
Defending units:
    99th Chinese Army Corps
    20th Chinese Army Corps
    52nd Chinese Army- Corps
    4th Chinese Army Corps
    10th Chinese Army Corps
    37th Chinese Army~ Corps
    New 6th Chin. Army- Corps
    15th Army Group 
    18th Artillery Regiment
    20th Artillery Regiment
    22nd Artillery Regiment
    3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26460 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 63534 troops, 981 guns, 415 vehicles, Assault Value = 1969
 
Japanese ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      19 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    21st PA Infantry Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Far East USAAF' 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    *USAFFE 
    II Philippine Corps 
    I Philippine Corps 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Bogo (80,85)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 8269 troops, 123 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 302
 
Defending force 2668 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 94
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 86 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 10 
 
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bogo !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
 experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      147 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      2961 casualties reported
         Squads: 101 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 66 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 58 (58 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units destroyed 3
 
Assaulting units:
    2ID 24th Infantry Regiment
    2ID 16th Infantry Regiment
    2ID 2nd Recon Regiment
    1st Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ID 2nd Field Artillery Regiment
    17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    81st PA Infantry Division
    8th Avn Sup 
    1st Port Maint Engr Bn /2
 
 
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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 22840 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 967
 
Defending force 11733 troops, 137 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 365
 
Assaulting units:
    26th Chinese Army Corps
    88th Chinese Army Corps
    86th Chinese Army~ Corps
    100th Chinese Army- Corps
    25th Army Group 
    14th Chinese Base Force
 
Defending units:
    22nd Division
    13th Army
    4th Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tungchow (92,53)
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 6067 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 243
 
Defending force 364 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
 
Allied adjusted assault: 7 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 6 
 
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), disruption(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      28 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
Defending units:
    19th RGC Temp./C Division
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 4th, 1942

Highlights: Focus Soerabaja

Bases lost or won:
Bengkalis is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo
Allied forces CAPTURE Thanbyuzayat
Allied forces CAPTURE Kweisui (near Paotow)

Allied ships sunk:
CA Exeter is reported to have been sunk near Denpasar
DD Jupiter is reported to have been sunk near Denpasar
SS Swordfish is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
SS Sealion is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
PC Perry is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
PC Maryanne is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
PC Fisheries II is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
HDML S-1 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
HDML S-2 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
HDML S-3 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
ML P-37 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
ML P-38 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
ML P-39 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
ML P-40 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja
AMc Cheribon is reported to have been sunk near Tjilatjap
AMc Bogor is reported to have been sunk near Tjilatjap
AMc Ceram is reported to have been sunk near Tjilatjap
xAK Cap Tarifa is reported to have been sunk by SS RO-60 near Noumea
ARD YFD-1 Dewey is reported to have been sunk by LBA near Manila
CL Boise is reported to have been sunk near Lautem on Jan 01, 1942

Japanese ships sunk:
PB Aso Maru #3 died of wounds
Loss of xAK Tamon Maru on Feb 04, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PB Senyo Maru on Feb 04, 1942 is admitted

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Red Chinese guerillas have cut the railroad leading to Paotow, but the intervention force is already on its way to reestablish order.

Central Pacific Area:
Allied ships (2 CA, 2 CL, DDs, DMS) bombarded Roi-Namur, sinking a small supply convoy in the process.

Southern Pacific Area:
SS I-173 lays minefield at Suva ( 132 , 160) and sets course for Truk

PI:
Usual bombings of Manila and capturing of small islands continues.

Malaya/Burma:
No counterattack at Singers, Japanese forces will sit still for a few days to lower disruption and recover disabled devices.

DEI:
I shouldn't do turn late at night when I'm tired, it leads to stupid decisions. I have sent Combined Fleet to attack Soerabaja, a flycatcher surface TF to clear the path and a bombardment force to target Soerabaja airbase - counting on a stand-off range of 15k yards to minimise risks from mine fields. Also KB to bomb the airbase with the Kates and the port with the Vals, helped by LBA. On paper it was a good operation, the flycatchers sank a CA and a DD and the bombardment force some small fry, KB sank two subs in port and more small fry, a number of Allied planes got shot out of the skies or destroyed/damaged on the ground. However, while doing business, the bombardment force cleared seven mines the traditional way by spotting and shooting them- and nine more mines the hard way by ramming. No ship lost but repair yards will be busy and a sizeable part of Combined Fleet out of the war for weeks.
Despite this operation to suppress Soerabaja airbase, B-17s bombed Denpassar at night, damaging two CM in port, one will probably sink.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 04, 42
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Invasion Support action off Jolo (74,90)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
 
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Kaki
      xAP Tango Maru
 
PB Kaki fired at enemy troops
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Denpasar at 58,107, Range 2,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Kitakami
      CL Oi
      DD Shigure
      DD Samidare
      DD Kawakaze
 
Allied Ships
      TM-7
 
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms  with 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 85% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages TM-7 at 4,000 yards
DD Samidare engages TM-7 at 4,000 yards
DD Shigure engages TM-7 at 4,000 yards
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Denpasar at 57,109, Range 2,000 Yards
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Walrus II: 1 destroyed
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
      CA Mogami
      CA Suzuya, Shell hits 1
      CL Nagara, Shell hits 4,  on fire
      CL Abukuma
      DD Shiratsuyu
      DD Murasame
      DD Usugumo
      DD Isonami, Shell hits 1
      DD Uranami
      DD Amagiri, Shell hits 2
      DD Oboro
 
Allied Ships
      CA Cornwall, Shell hits 2
      CA Exeter, Shell hits 20, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
      CL Enterprise~, Shell hits 10,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      CL Glasgow~, Shell hits 1
      DD John D Ford~
      DD Stronghold
      DD Thanet
      DD Thracian, Shell hits 1
      DD Electra
      DD Jupiter, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
 
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms  with 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 85% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Kobayashi, Sonosuke crosses the 'T'
CA Suzuya engages CA Exeter at 2,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CA Cornwall at 2,000 yards
CA Exeter engages CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CL Enterprise~ engages CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Enterprise~ at 2,000 yards
DD Oboro engages CL Enterprise~ at 2,000 yards
DD Amagiri engages DD Thracian at 2,000 yards
DD Amagiri engages DD Thanet at 2,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD Thracian at 2,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Usugumo at 2,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages DD Thanet at 2,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Exeter at 2,000 yards
CL Enterprise~ engages CA Mogami at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Glasgow~ at 2,000 yards
CL Glasgow~ engages CL Abukuma at 2,000 yards
DD Jupiter engages DD Usugumo at 2,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD Electra at 2,000 yards
DD Jupiter engages DD Amagiri at 2,000 yards
DD Uranami engages DD Thracian at 2,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD Jupiter at 2,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Usugumo at 2,000 yards
CL Enterprise~ engages CA Suzuya at 2,000 yards
CA Exeter sunk by CA Mogami at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CL Glasgow~ at 2,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Enterprise~ at 2,000 yards
DD Jupiter engages DD Shiratsuyu at 2,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD Electra at 2,000 yards
DD Amagiri engages DD Thracian at 2,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Uranami at 2,000 yards
DD Uranami engages DD Stronghold at 2,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Usugumo at 2,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Shiratsuyu at 2,000 yards
CA Cornwall engages CL Nagara at 2,000 yards
CA Mogami engages CL Enterprise~ at 2,000 yards
CL Enterprise~ engages CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
DD Jupiter engages DD Shiratsuyu at 2,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Glasgow~ at 2,000 yards
DD Uranami engages DD Thracian at 2,000 yards
DD Amagiri engages DD Thanet at 2,000 yards
DD Uranami engages DD Stronghold at 2,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD John D Ford~ at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages CA Cornwall at 6,000 yards
CL Enterprise~ engages CA Mogami at 6,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages CA Cornwall at 6,000 yards
DD Jupiter sunk by DD Usugumo at 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Cornwall at 6,000 yards
DD Uranami engages DD Thracian at 6,000 yards
DD Stronghold engages DD Amagiri at 6,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD John D Ford~ at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tungchow at 92,53
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      139 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 13
Port supply hits 3
 
CA Yakumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Izumo firing at Tungchow 
CA Iwate firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
E Uji firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
E Hashidate firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
PG Atada' firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
PG Saga firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wuchang at 84,51
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      54 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 10th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karii firing at 20th Chinese Army Corps
DD Kuri firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
DD Hasu firing at 37th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 20th Chinese Army Corps
DD Fuyo firing at New 6th Chin. Army- Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 22nd Artillery Regiment
DD Akikaze firing at 4th Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Night Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 7
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on TF, near Soerabaja at 56,103
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      SOC-1 Seagull x 4
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Kumano
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on Denpasar , at 58,108 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 6
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Hirashima, Bomb hits 1,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      CM Ishizaki, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Port Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
       2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Port Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 6
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-39D Airacobra: 4 damaged
      P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on Denpasar , at 58,108 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 4
 
No Allied losses
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Port Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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ASW attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-1
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-1 is sighted by escort
I-1 diving deep ....
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Noumea  at 116,160
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-60
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Cap Tarifa, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAK Cap Tarifa is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
 
 
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Sub attack near Soerabaja  at 56,103
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Amatsukaze
      BB Ise
      CA Atago
      DD Hagikaze
      DD Hayashio
 
Allied Ships
      SS KIX, hits 1
 
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at DD Amatsukaze
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Basilan (75,90)
 
TF 52 troops unloading over beach at Basilan, 75,90
 
Japanese ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 1st Indpt Coy 
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Soerabaja at 56,104, Range 6,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Ise
      BB Hyuga
      CA Takao
      CA Atago
      CA Haguro
      CA Nachi
      CA Mikuma
      CA Kumano
      DD Kuroshio
      DD Hatsukaze
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Hayashio
      DD Amatsukaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Hagikaze
 
Allied Ships
      HDML S-1, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      HDML S-2, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      HDML S-3, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
 
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
HDML S-3 sunk by CA Mikuma at 6,000 yards
BB Ise engages HDML S-2 at 6,000 yards
BB Ise engages HDML S-1 at 6,000 yards
HDML S-1 sunk by DD Kuroshio at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
HDML S-2 sunk by BB Hyuga at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Soerabaja at 56,104, Range 6,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Ise
      BB Hyuga
      CA Takao
      CA Atago
      CA Haguro
      CA Nachi
      CA Mikuma
      CA Kumano
      DD Kuroshio
      DD Hatsukaze
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Hayashio
      DD Amatsukaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Hagikaze
 
Allied Ships
      ML P-37, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      ML P-38, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      ML P-39, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
      ML P-40, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
 
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Moizumi, Shinichi crosses the 'T'
ML P-40 sunk by BB Ise at 6,000 yards
ML P-39 sunk by BB Ise at 6,000 yards
ML P-37 sunk by CA Mikuma at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
ML P-38 sunk by CA Mikuma at 14,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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TF 345 encounters mine field at Soerabaja (56,104)
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Hagikaze, Mine hits 1,  on fire
      DD Hayashio
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Kuroshio
      BB Hyuga, Mine hits 1
      BB Ise, Mine hits 1
      CA Kumano, Mine hits 1
      CA Mikuma, Mine hits 1
      CA Nachi, Mine hits 1
      CA Haguro, Mine hits 1
      CA Atago, Mine hits 1
      CA Takao, Mine hits 1
 
7 mines cleared
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Denpasar at 58,107, Range 5,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Shirakami#
      CM Naryu#
      CM Kyosai#
      CM Ukishima#
 
Allied Ships
      TM-7
 
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
 
 
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Submarine attack near Cooktown  at 94,135
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-10^
 
Allied Ships
      LB YFN
 
LB YFN is sighted by SS I-10^
SS I-10^ cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Denpasar at 59,108, Range 22,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Shirakami#
      CM Naryu#
      CM Kyosai#
      CM Ukishima#
 
Allied Ships
      CL Enterprise~,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      DD Electra
 
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Soerabaja at 56,104, Range 3,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Ise
      BB Hyuga
      CA Takao, Shell hits 1
      CA Atago
      CA Haguro
      CA Nachi
      CA Mikuma
      CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
      DD Kuroshio
      DD Hatsukaze
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Hayashio
      DD Amatsukaze
      DD Tokitsukaze
      DD Hagikaze,  on fire
 
Allied Ships
      PC Perry, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
      PC Maryanne, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
      PC Fisheries II, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
 
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
BB Ise engages PC Fisheries II at 3,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PC Perry at 3,000 yards
CA Takao engages PC Fisheries II at 3,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages PC Fisheries II at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
PC Fisheries II sunk by BB Hyuga at 4,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages PC Perry at 4,000 yards
PC Perry sunk by BB Ise at 4,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PC Maryanne at 4,000 yards
Massive explosion on PC Maryanne
PC Maryanne sunk by CA Takao at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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TF 346 encounters mine field at Suva (132,160)
 
Allied Ships
      DD Ralph Talbot
      DD Helm
 
4 mines cleared
 
 
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Sub attack near Hong Kong  at 75,62
 
Japanese Ships
      SC Ch-1
      SC Ch-3
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sturgeon~
 
SS Sturgeon~ launches 2 torpedoes at SC Ch-1
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bikini at 131,111, Range 22,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Tamon Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
      PB Senyo Maru, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
 
Allied Ships
      CA Northampton
      CA Chester
      CL Raleigh
      CL Trenton
      DD Benham
      DD Lamson
      DD Flusser
      DD Dewey
      DMS Elliot
 
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CA Northampton engages PB Senyo Maru at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Senyo Maru at 20,000 yards
CA Chester engages xAK Tamon Maru at 20,000 yards
CL Raleigh engages PB Senyo Maru at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Senyo Maru at 16,000 yards
CA Northampton engages PB Senyo Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Trenton engages PB Senyo Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Tamon Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Flusser engages xAK Tamon Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Senyo Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Flusser engages xAK Tamon Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Lamson engages xAK Tamon Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages PB Senyo Maru at 10,000 yards
CA Northampton engages PB Senyo Maru at 10,000 yards
CL Raleigh engages PB Senyo Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Tamon Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Lamson engages xAK Tamon Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Benham engages PB Senyo Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages PB Senyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Flusser engages xAK Tamon Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Trenton engages PB Senyo Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Raleigh engages PB Senyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Senyo Maru at 6,000 yards
CA Northampton engages PB Senyo Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Dewey engages PB Senyo Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Lamson engages xAK Tamon Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Benham engages PB Senyo Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Chester engages PB Senyo Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Tamon Maru at 4,000 yards
PB Senyo Maru sunk by CL Raleigh at 4,000 yards
DD Dewey engages xAK Tamon Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Flusser engages xAK Tamon Maru at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
xAK Tamon Maru sunk by CA Chester at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 33
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      28 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 5
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 2 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF~ with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 51
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 8
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
      P-39D Airacobra x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
      P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      26 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      15 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
      6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 25000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
      11 planes vectored on to bombers
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
      1 planes vectored on to bombers
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 34
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 6
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
      P-39D Airacobra x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 5 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed
      P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Tarakan Defenses , at 67,91 (Tarakan)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 25
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 10000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 60
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 139
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 1
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 7
      P-39D Airacobra x 3
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
      Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed
      139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 19
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      22 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      25 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      18 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      18 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      27 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      25 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 22990.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 83 minutes
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 19000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 1
      P-39D Airacobra x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
 
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 7th Chin. Army (G)/B Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 14
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      13 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/B Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/B Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      ARD YFD-1 Dewey, and is sunk
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 5
      Ki-32 Mary x 4
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 37
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 16 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 10000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      23 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       5 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 1000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 8th Australian Division ...
Also attacking 11th Indian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking Singapore Base Force ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 4 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 48th Chinese Army- Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 19
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      36 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking East Hupei Guerilla Army ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking East Hupei Guerilla Army ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 2nd RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 16
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Buffalo I bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 2nd RTA~ Division, at 55,56 (Thanbyuzayat)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 12
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Pamekasan at 58,106
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      CL Enterprise~, Bomb hits 1,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      DD Electra
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Leander class CL
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tjilatjap at 51,102
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Cheribon, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
      AMc Ceram, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
      AMc Bogor, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       3 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 10000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 1
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Chinese Army/A Corps, at 82,49 (Songzi)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Chinese Army/A Corps, at 82,49 (Songzi)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      22 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Chinese Army Corps, at 82,49 (Songzi)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-36 Ida x 11
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 38
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      137 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      11 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 8th Chinese Army/B Corps ...
Also attacking 23rd Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 8th Chinese Army/B Corps ...
Also attacking 23rd Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 8th Chinese Army/B Corps ...
Also attacking 23rd Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Pamekasan at 58,106
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 20
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 17
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 5 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Enterprise~, Bomb hits 2,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      DD Electra, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       5 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Enterprise~
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 40
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 90
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 2
      Hurricane IIb Trop x 2
      P-39D Airacobra x 1
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 14 damaged
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
      Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
      DD John D Edwards~, Bomb hits 5,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      AS Holland, Bomb hits 4,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      HDML P-23, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
      SS Swordfish~, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
      PG Mindanao (PR-8), Bomb hits 1,  heavy fires
      SS Sealion~, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
      PG Soerabaja, Bomb hits 10,  on fire
      HDML S-4, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
 
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
      10 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
      15 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       9 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
      12 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      10 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       7 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 22000.
      Raid is overhead
No.243 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
      Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS'~ with P-39D Airacobra (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Naval bombardment of Soerabaja at 56,104 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 2 damaged
      Buffalo I: 1 destroyed on ground
      B-17E Fortress: 29 damaged
      139WH-3: 2 damaged
      139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
      P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged
      PBY-5 Catalina: 2 damaged
      PBY-5 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
 
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Hyuga
      BB Ise
      CA Kumano
      CA Nachi
      CA Atago
 
Allied ground losses:
      406 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 51 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 22 (3 destroyed, 19 disabled)
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 29
Port hits 2
 
BB Hyuga firing at Soerabaja Defenses 
Soerabaja Defenses  firing at BB Hyuga
BB Ise firing at Madoeng Defenses 
Madoeng Defenses  firing at BB Ise
CA Kumano firing at Soerabaja 
CA Nachi firing at Madoeng Defenses 
Madoeng Defenses  firing at CA Nachi
CA Atago firing at Madoeng Defenses 
 
 
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Naval bombardment of Roi-Namur at 132,114
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      H6K4 Mavis-Taitei: 6 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Chester
      CA Northampton
      CL Trenton
      CL Raleigh
      DD Dewey
      DD Flusser
      DD Lamson
      DD Benham
      DMS Elliot
 
Japanese ground losses:
      268 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 22 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
 
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 22
Port hits 12
Port supply hits 4
 
CA Chester firing at Roi-Namur 
CA Northampton firing at Roi-Namur 
CL Trenton firing at 24th Air Flotilla 
CL Raleigh firing at Roi-Namur 
DD Dewey firing at 24th Air Flotilla 
DD Flusser firing at Roi-Namur 
DD Lamson firing at Roi-Namur 
DD Benham firing at Roi-Namur 
DMS Elliot firing at Roi-Namur 
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 38762 troops, 501 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2518
 
Defending force 23305 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 863
 
Japanese ground losses:
      160 casualties reported
         Squads: 4 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    110th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    40th Division
    39th Division
    35th Division
    6th Division
    37th Division
    11th Army
    1st Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 79785 troops, 1182 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 2856
 
Defending force 63903 troops, 789 guns, 895 vehicles, Assault Value = 1330
 
Japanese ground losses:
      94 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      50 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    21st Division
    18th Division
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    56th Division
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    5th Division
    Imperial Guards' Division
    4th Tank Regiment
    33rd Division
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    4th Division
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    38th Division
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    5th Mortar Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    11th Indian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    III Indian 
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    AHQ Far East~ 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    UK Civilians 
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    Singapore Base Force
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26459 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 905
 
Defending force 63633 troops, 982 guns, 416 vehicles, Assault Value = 1984
 
Japanese ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      48 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    11th PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    192nd Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    II Philippine Corps 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    Far East USAAF' 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    Provisional AT Grp 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Jolo (74,90)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 520 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31
 
Defending force 316 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 9 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      467 casualties reported
         Squads: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    Yokosuka 1st SNLF
 
Defending units:
    Jolo Constabulary Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Thanbyuzayat (55,56)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 16222 troops, 200 guns, 75 vehicles, Assault Value = 590
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Allied adjusted assault: 506 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 1 
 
Allied assault odds: 506 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Thanbyuzayat !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
 
Assaulting units:
    1st Burma' Division
    17th Indian' Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Kweisui (92,35)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 3484 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 187
 
Defending force 552 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
 
Allied adjusted assault: 166 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 13 
 
Allied assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Kweisui !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      223 casualties reported
         Squads: 8 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    3rd Red C. Guerilla Corps
 
Defending units:
    1st Ching An Tui Battalion
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 5th, 1942

Highlights: US cruisers visiting the Marshalls encounter resistance, RN DD goes down charging KB

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lamaing (Southern Burma)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kawkareik (Southern Burma)
Basilan is occupied by the Japanese (PI)
Mae Pa is occupied by the Allies (NW Thailand)

Allied ships sunk:
DD Electra is reported to have been sunk near Mataram on Feb 05, 1942
HDML-1096 is reported to have been sunk near Singapore on Feb 05, 1942
HDML-1097 is reported to have been sunk near Singapore on Feb 05, 1942
xAKL Toba is reported to have been sunk near Toboali on Feb 05, 1942
xAKL Tomohon is reported to have been sunk near Toboali on Feb 05, 1942
xAKL Pasir is reported to have been sunk near Broome on Feb 05, 1942
HDML S-4 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja on Feb 04, 1942
HDML P-23 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja on Feb 04, 1942

Japanese ships sunk:
Loss of MTB G-2 on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of CM Ishizaki on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of SSX Ha-5 on Dec 24, 1941 is admitted

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
For the moment just air attacks and troops re-deploying to meet new threats or recaptured lost territory.

Central Pacific Area:
USN cruisers clashing with PTs at Roi-Namur. SS RO-61 managed to torpedo USS Chester. More subs are being vectored in to chase the cripple.

PI:
Manila bombed as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Singers bombed as usual, some small fry sunk by air attack as well.

DEI:
CM Saishu lays defensive minefield at Denpasar ( 58 , 108) and sets course for Kendari-Staring Bay.
SS I-155 sank two small freighters south of Bangka Island.
SS KXVIII in turn sank CM Ishizaki near Sepandjang
On an anti-shipping sweep in the waters between Java and Australia, KB stumbled over a lone British destroyer which faithful to the tradition of the RN bravely charged KB before being blown to bits by KB's escorts.
KB's only other victim was a lowly xAKl sunk by Vals.
Soerabaya port and airfield bombed, no CAP and a number of Allied planes destroyed or damaged on the ground and some small fry sunk.

Australia/PNG:
Task Force 423 lays minefield at Port Moresby ( 98 , 130) and sets course for Truk

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 05, 42
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ASW attack near Roi-Namur  at 132,114
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-61
 
Allied Ships
      CA Chester
      CA Northampton
      CL Trenton
      DD Lamson
      DD Benham
      DD Dewey
      DD Flusser
 
SS RO-61 is sighted by escort
DD Dewey fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Roi-Namur at 132,114, Range 10,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      MTB G-7
      MTB G-1
      MTB G-2, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      MTB G-4
      MTB G-5, Shell hits 1
 
Allied Ships
      CA Northampton
      CA Chester
      CL Raleigh
      CL Trenton
      DD Benham
      DD Lamson
      DD Flusser
      DD Dewey
      DMS Elliot
 
Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 78% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages MTB G-5 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Northampton engages MTB G-5 at 8,000 yards
DD Lamson engages MTB G-5 at 8,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages MTB G-5 at 8,000 yards
Shock, T orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 6,000 yards
MTB G-2 sunk by DD Dewey at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages MTB G-1 at 7,000 yards
DD Dewey engages MTB G-5 at 7,000 yards
DD Flusser engages MTB G-5 at 7,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DMS Elliot at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages MTB G-5 at 9,000 yards
CA Northampton engages MTB G-5 at 9,000 yards
DD Dewey engages MTB G-1 at 9,000 yards
DD Flusser engages MTB G-1 at 9,000 yards
DD Lamson engages MTB G-5 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
MTB G-5 engages DMS Elliot at 11,000 yards
CL Trenton engages MTB G-5 at 11,000 yards
DD Dewey engages MTB G-5 at 11,000 yards
DD Flusser engages MTB G-7 at 11,000 yards
DD Lamson engages MTB G-5 at 11,000 yards
DD Benham engages MTB G-1 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DMS Elliot engages MTB G-5 at 12,000 yards
MTB G-1 engages DMS Elliot at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Sub attack near Port Moresby  at 97,131
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-172
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Patras
 
xAKL Patras is sighted by SS I-172
Captain of SS I-172 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
 
 
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Sub attack near Sepandjang  at 59,107
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Hayashio
      BB Ise
      CA Kumano
      CA Atago
      DD Yukikaze
      DD Hatsukaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS KIX
 
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hayashio
DD Hayashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yukikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yukikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Air attack on Kluang , at 50,82 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson I x 8
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hudson I: 4 damaged
      Hudson I: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Hudson I bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Shaohing at 91,56
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 4
 
CA Yakumo firing at Shaohing 
CA Izumo firing at 25th Chinese Army Corps
CA Iwate firing at Shaohing 
E Uji firing at 25th Chinese Army Corps
E Hashidate firing at Shaohing 
PG Atada' firing at 25th Chinese Army Corps
PG Saga firing at Shaohing 
 
 
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Submarine attack near Port Moresby  at 97,131
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-172
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Patras
 
xAKL Patras is sighted by SS I-172
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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ASW attack near Soc Trang  at 56,73
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Ginyo Maru #2
      PB Sumire
 
Allied Ships
      SS Perch~
 
SS Perch~ is sighted by escort
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 213,80
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
      DD Gridley
      DD Craven
 
SS I-15^ is sighted by escort
I-15^ diving deep ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley loses contact with SS I-15^
SS I-15^ eludes ASW attack from DD Gridley 
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Roi-Namur  at 131,113
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-61, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
      CA Chester, Torpedo hits 1
      CA Northampton
      CL Trenton
      CL Raleigh
      DD Lamson
      DD Benham
      DMS Elliot
      DD Dewey
      DD Flusser
 
SS RO-61 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Chester
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dewey cannot establish contact with SS RO-61
DD Dewey loses contact with SS RO-61
DD Flusser fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-61 eludes DD Dewey by hugging bottom
SS RO-61 eludes DD Dewey by hugging bottom
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Mataram at 55,117, Range 20,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      CV Kaga
      CV Hiryu
      CV Soryu
      CV Shokaku
      CV Zuikaku
      CV Akagi
      CS Chitose
      BB Kongo
      BB Haruna
      BB Hiei
      BB Kirishima
      CA Tone
      CA Chikuma
      DD Akigumo
      DD Kagero
      DD Isokaze
      DD Shiranui
      DD Urakaze
      DD Asashio
      DD Hatsuharu
      DD Nenohi
      DD Hatsushimo
      DD Wakaba
 
Allied Ships
      DD Electra, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
 
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku ,  CV Shokaku , 
   CV Soryu ,  CV Hiryu ,  CV Kaga , 
   CS Chitose  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Nenohi ,  DD Hatsuharu ,  DD Asashio , 
   DD Urakaze ,  DD Shiranui
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku ,  CV Shokaku , 
   CV Soryu ,  CV Hiryu ,  CV Kaga , 
   CS Chitose  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Wakaba ,  DD Asashio ,  DD Shiranui , 
   DD Isokaze
BB Kirishima engages DD Electra at 18,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Electra at 18,000 yards
DD Kagero engages DD Electra at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Urakaze
DD Hatsushimo engages DD Electra at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku ,  CV Shokaku , 
   CV Soryu ,  CV Hiryu ,  CV Kaga , 
   CS Chitose  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Nenohi ,  DD Asashio ,  DD Urakaze , 
   DD Shiranui ,  DD Kagero
BB Kirishima engages DD Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Electra at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku ,  CV Shokaku , 
   CV Soryu ,  CV Hiryu ,  CV Kaga , 
   CS Chitose  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Nenohi ,  DD Asashio ,  DD Shiranui , 
   DD Kagero
BB Kirishima engages DD Electra at 9,000 yards
BB Haruna engages DD Electra at 9,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages DD Electra at 9,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Urakaze at 9,000 yards
May, C W orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CV Akagi  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Urakaze
DD Electra engages CV Zuikaku at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CV Akagi ,  CV Zuikaku ,  CV Shokaku , 
   CV Soryu ,  CV Hiryu ,  CV Kaga , 
   CS Chitose  screened from combat
- escorted by DD Wakaba ,  DD Urakaze ,  DD Kagero
BB Kirishima engages DD Electra at 19,000 yards
DD Electra sunk by DD Nenohi at 19,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Roi-Namur at 131,113, Range 29,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      MTB G-7
      MTB G-1
      MTB G-4
      MTB G-5
 
Allied Ships
      CA Northampton
      CA Chester
      CL Raleigh
      CL Trenton
      DD Benham
      DD Lamson
      DD Flusser
      DD Dewey
      DMS Elliot
 
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Port Moresby at 97,131, Range 19,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Shinonome
      DD Shirakumo
      DD Murakumo
      CM Hoko
      CM Takashima
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Patras
 
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
 
 
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Submarine attack near Toboali  at 50,94
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-155
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Tomohon, Torpedo hits 1,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Tomohon is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Tomohon
 
 
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Submarine attack near Sepandjang  at 60,107
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Ishizaki,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXVIII
 
CM Ishizaki is sighted by SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII launches 4 torpedoes
 
 
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Submarine attack near Kendari-Staring Bay  at 70,107
 
Japanese Ships
      AMC Noshiro Maru #1^
 
Allied Ships
      SS O21
 
AMC Noshiro Maru #1^ is sighted by SS O21
SS O21 launches 4 torpedoes
 
 
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Submarine attack near Toboali  at 50,94
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-155
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Toba, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Toba is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 attacking on the surface
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      HDML-1097, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
      HDML-1096, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 45
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 69
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 damaged
      Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed on ground
      B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
 
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      24 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      15 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 19
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
      139WH-3: 1 damaged
      139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      30 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 6
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 19
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ releasing from 3000'
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       7 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       5 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 21
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 4 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on #Administration , at 80,61 (Puning)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 9 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 69ID 59th Infantry Brigade, at 92,34 (Paotow)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 3
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      13 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  3 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,134
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Catalina I x 4
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Catalina I: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Shirakumo
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Catalina I bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 35th Fld AA Gun Co , at 58,53 (Chiang Mai)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Buffalo I x 16
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Buffalo I: 2 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Buffalo I bombing from 100 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 32
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 13 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 31
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 16 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 57th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 92,53 (Tungchow)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 25
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      31 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Broome at 62,126
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 30
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 17
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Pasir, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       9 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 10000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Pasir
 
 
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Submarine attack near Sepandjang  at 60,107
 
Japanese Ships
      CM Ishizaki, Torpedo hits 2,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXVIII
 
CM Ishizaki is sighted by SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII launches 6 torpedoes
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 38742 troops, 501 guns, 68 vehicles, Assault Value = 2520
 
Defending force 23290 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 862
 
Allied ground losses:
      16 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    39th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    110th Division
    35th Division
    40th Division
    6th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    37th Division
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 80107 troops, 1182 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 2941
 
Defending force 64106 troops, 783 guns, 893 vehicles, Assault Value = 1340
 
Japanese ground losses:
      171 casualties reported
         Squads: 3 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      42 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    5th Division
    21st Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    38th Division
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    56th Division
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    33rd Division
    18th Division
    Imperial Guards' Division
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Mortar Battalion
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    1st Mysore Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    9th Indian Division
    SSVF~ Brigade
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    UK Civilians 
    III Indian 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Base Force
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    AHQ Far East~ 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    109th RN Base Force
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 63902 troops, 985 guns, 417 vehicles, Assault Value = 2011
 
Japanese ground losses:
      57 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      28 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    14th' Army
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    Philippine Scout Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    51st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    *USAFFE 
    II Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Provisional AT Grp 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Lamaing (54,57)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 2968 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 13 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lamaing !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd RTA~ Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Kawkareik (56,56)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 3834 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 136
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 32 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kawkareik !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    4th RTA~ Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Chaochow (81,61)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6112 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 235
 
Defending force 5823 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 265
 
Assaulting units:
    62nd Chinese Army Corps
 
Defending units:
    2nd RGC Route Brigade
    129ID 19th Ind.Mix' Brigade
    30th RGC/A Division
    30th RGC/C Division
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 6th, 1942

Highlights: IJA Brigade beats Chinese Corps at Chaochow

Bases lost or won:
Shaohing is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
TM-4 is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Feb 06, 1942
TM-5 is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Feb 06, 1942
TM-6 is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Feb 06, 1942

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
A Chinese Corps trying to raid Chaochow has been intercepted and sent packing with heavy losses.
IJA attack in the woods of Tongbai checked by Chinese defenders with significant losses.
Air attacks are hitting various locations to recon-by-fire potential enemy troop concentrations

Central Pacific Area:
USN cruisers observed retiring by naval search but five IJN fleet subs failed to intercept

Malaya/Burma:
Singers bombed as usual.
Thai forces in Southern Burma continue to retreat towards Bangkok for rebuilding.

DEI:
Soerabaya bombed repeatedly by LBA while surface forces retiring from the area sink three Dutch PTs.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 06, 42
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TF 430 encounters mine field at Suva (132,160)
 
Allied Ships
      DMS Boggs
 
5 mines cleared
 
 
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TF 682 encounters mine field at Cairns (92,140)
 
Allied Ships
      LB YFN, Mine hits 1,  heavy damage
 
 
 
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TF 385 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Allied Ships
      AM Rockhampton
      AM Deloraine
      AM Colac
 
16 mines cleared
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tungchow at 92,53
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      32 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
 
CA Yakumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Izumo firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Iwate firing at Tungchow 
E Uji firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
E Hashidate firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
PG Atada' firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
PG Saga firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tungchow at 92,53
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
 
DD Yanagi firing at Tungchow 
DD Karii firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Kuri firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Hasu firing at Tungchow 
DD Karukaya firing at Tungchow 
DD Fuyo firing at Tungchow 
DD Tachikaze firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 57th Chinese Army~ Corps
 
 
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TF 430 encounters mine field at Suva (132,160)
 
Allied Ships
      DMS Boggs, Mine hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
2 mines cleared
 
 
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 67,98, Range 25,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Fuso
      BB Yamashiro
      CA Myoko
      CL Jintsu
      CL Isuzu
      CL Kiso
      DD Yamagumo
      DD Ariake
      DD Shikinami
      DD Asagiri
      DD Yugiri
      DD Sazanami
      DD Ushio
 
Allied Ships
      TM-4, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      TM-5, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
      TM-6, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
 
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 25,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages TM-5 at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
TM-5 sunk by BB Yamashiro at 17,000 yards
TM-6 sunk by CL Kiso at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
TM-4 sunk by BB Fuso at 12,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
 
 
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ASW attack near Boeton  at 68,107
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Samidare
      DD Shigure
      DD Kawakaze
 
Allied Ships
      SS KVIII
 
SS KVIII is sighted by escort
KVIII bottoming out ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Lingga  at 50,88
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Blajunbol
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston
 
SS RTN Blajunbol is sighted by escort
RTN Blajunbol bottoming out ....
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
AVD William B Preston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,71
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Keisho Maru
      xAK Panama Maru
      PB Sumire
 
Allied Ships
      SS Porpoise~
 
SS Porpoise~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Keisho Maru
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Sumire fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 39
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 36
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      139WH-3: 4 damaged
      139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       3 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 6
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 33
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SOC-1 Seagull: 1 damaged
      Do-24K-1: 1 damaged
      Do-24K-1: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      13 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 15 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 5 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on #Administration , at 80,61 (Puning)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      30 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 16
      Ki-32 Mary x 7
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 3 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 48th Chinese Army- Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 19
      Ki-36 Ida x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      97 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 48th Chinese Army- Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-36 Ida x 13
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 29
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      116 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      13 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 7th Chin. Army (G)/B Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 6
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      52 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking East Hupei Guerilla Army ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 13 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 3 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      26 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 57th Chinese Army~ Corps, at 92,53 (Tungchow)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      13 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 5 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      52 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
Also attacking 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th RTA~ Division, at 56,56 (Kawkareik)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 12
 
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:
      12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Suva  at 131,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-175
 
Allied Ships
      DD Ralph Talbot
      DD Blue
      DD Mugford
 
SS I-175 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Ralph Talbot
I-175 diving deep ....
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford attacking submerged sub ....
DD Mugford cannot reach attack position over SS I-175
DD Mugford cannot establish contact with SS I-175
SS I-175 eludes DD Mugford by diving deep
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Soc Trang  at 59,74
 
Japanese Ships
      xAKL Fusemi Maru
      PB Fuji Maru #3
 
Allied Ships
      SS Stingray~
 
SS Stingray~ is sighted by escort
Stingray~ bottoming out ....
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 61838 troops, 701 guns, 211 vehicles, Assault Value = 2524
 
Defending force 23312 troops, 155 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 865
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 1509 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1935 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4) 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      2423 casualties reported
         Squads: 22 destroyed, 312 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 33 disabled
         Engineers: 3 destroyed, 19 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      1277 casualties reported
         Squads: 8 destroyed, 100 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
      Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    40th Division
    6th Division
    110th Division
    35th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    39th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    37th Division
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Chaochow (81,61)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 5823 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 265
 
Defending force 6105 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 234
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 226 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 63 
 
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      114 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      1868 casualties reported
         Squads: 72 destroyed, 62 disabled
         Non Combat: 50 destroyed, 26 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
      Guns lost 7 (3 destroyed, 4 disabled)
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd RGC Route Brigade
    30th RGC/A Division
    129ID 19th Ind.Mix' Brigade
    30th RGC/C Division
 
Defending units:
    62nd Chinese Army Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 80505 troops, 1182 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 3043
 
Defending force 64374 troops, 783 guns, 893 vehicles, Assault Value = 1349
 
Japanese ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      18 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    38th Division
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    56th Division
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    14th Tank Regiment
    18th Division
    21st Division
    33rd Division
    23rd Tank Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    Imperial Guards' Division
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    SSVF~ Brigade
    11th Indian Division
    9th Indian Division
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    1st Manchester Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    Singapore Base Force
    UK Civilians 
    Singapore Fortress
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    III Indian 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    AHQ Far East~ 
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 64115 troops, 985 guns, 417 vehicles, Assault Value = 2026
 
Japanese ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      31 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    14th' Army
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    192nd Tank Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    51st PA Infantry Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    Far East USAAF' 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    II Philippine Corps 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    *USAFFE 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 7th, 1942

Highlights: Tarakan invaded

Bases lost or won:
Palauk is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
AM Ballarat is reported to have been sunk near Bathurst Island on Feb 07, 1942
AMc Tolga is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 07, 1942

Japanese ships sunk:
CM Hirashima sinks in port at Denpasar due to damaed received in the B-17 night raid three days ago.

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Five Chinese bombers attacked Paotow, causing 7 casualties.

Central Pacific Area:
Task Force 604 lays defensive minefield at Roi-Namur ( 132 , 114) and sets course for Truk

PI:
Manila bombed as usual, AA fire still lively.

Malaya/Burma:
Wampo-Chungkai-Kwai expands port to size 1 - which translates into the first step of the construction of the Burma-Thailand railway. For the moment only Japanese Railway Engineer units are involved, but it is already obvious that more manpower is needed to achiece the project. However, if we cannot take Singapore quickly, the British might be able to hold Burma.

DEI:
Tarakan has been bombarded by Japanese BBs and invaded by Naval Guards.
Soerabaya bombed by Betties, PG Mindanao damaged in port

Australia/PNG:
Port Moresby received a good pasting by IJN cruisers, several ships damaged in port. On the way back to Truk a trio of Catalinas bombed the Japanese task force without success.
KB is approaching Darwin and sank some small fry in the vicinity

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 07, 42
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Submarine attack near Singapore  at 49,85
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Sinsamudar
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston
 
AVD William B Preston is sighted by SS RTN Sinsamudar
SS RTN Sinsamudar launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      122 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Izumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Iwate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Uji firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Hashidate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Atada' firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Saga firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Tarakan at 67,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Yamashiro
      BB Fuso
      CA Myoko
      CL Kiso
      CL Isuzu
      CL Jintsu
 
Allied ground losses:
      289 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 16 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 24 (6 destroyed, 18 disabled)
 
Oil hits 1
Resources hits 3
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
 
Tarakan Defenses  firing at BB Yamashiro
BB Yamashiro firing at Tarakan Defenses 
BB Fuso firing at Tarakan 
CA Myoko firing at Tarakan 
CL Kiso firing at Tarakan 
CL Isuzu firing at VII KNIL Battalion
CL Jintsu firing at Tarakan Defenses 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Port Moresby at 98,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Catalina I: 1 damaged
 
29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Kako
      CA Furutaka
      CA Aoba
      CL Yubari
      CL Tatsuta
      CL Tenryu
      CL Yura, Shell hits 2
      DD Akebono
      DD Hibiki
      DD Arare
      DD Tanikaze
      DD Hamakaze
 
Allied Ships
      AM Rockhampton, Shell hits 1
      ACM #Kara Kara, Shell hits 1
      AM Colac, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
      ACM #Kookaburra, Shell hits 1
      xAK Skagerak, Shell hits 1,  on fire
      TK Saroena, Shell hits 1,  on fire
 
Allied ground losses:
      20 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
 
CA Kako firing at Port Moresby 
7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CA Furutaka
CA Furutaka firing at 7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
CA Aoba firing at 30th Australian~ Brigade
CL Yubari firing at 2nd RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
2nd RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta firing at 4th Australian Brigade
CL Tenryu firing at Port Moresby 
CL Yura firing at 7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Yura
DD Akebono firing at 23rd Australian Brigade
7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Hibiki
DD Hibiki firing at 7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
DD Arare firing at 7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
DD Tanikaze firing at 7th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
DD Hamakaze firing at Port Moresby 
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      DD Kuri
      DD Hasu
      DD Karukaya
      DD Fuyo
      DD Tachikaze
      DD Akikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      14 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Kuri firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Hasu firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karukaya firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Fuyo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Tachikaze firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Akikaze firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Himamaylan (78,85)
 
TF 26 troops unloading over beach at Himamaylan, 78,85
 
Japanese ground losses:
      138 casualties reported
         Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /2
75mm T41 Rgt Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /2
Type 97 Tankette damaged beyond repair during unload of 2ID 2nd Recon Rgt /1
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /4
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost in surf during unload of 2ID 24th Infantry Rgt /4
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt /2
12 troops of a IJA Inf Squad 41 accidentally lost during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt /4
70mm T92 Bn Gun accidentally lost during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt /4
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 2ID 16th Infantry Rgt /4
75mm T90 Field Gun lost overboard during unload of 2ID 2nd FA Rgt /4
 
 
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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan (67,91) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Chokai
      DD Asakaze
      AMC Ukishima Maru
 
Japanese ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      65 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Chokai firing at VII KNIL Battalion
DD Asakaze firing at Tarakan Defenses 
Tarakan Defenses  firing at DD Asakaze
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Tarakan (67,91)
 
TF 447 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan, 67,91
 
Japanese ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
13.2mm T93 AAMG accidentally lost during unload of 22SBF Kure 1st' Nav Gd /4
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 23SBF Kure 2nd' Nav Gd /4
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 23SBF Kure 2nd' Nav Gd /4
 
 
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
 
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      AMC Ukishima Maru, Shell hits 2
      CA Chokai
 
40mm Bofors AA Gun battery firing at AMC Ukishima Maru
120mm CD Gun battery firing at AMC Ukishima Maru
 
 
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Submarine attack near San Francisco  at 213,80
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      xAP +Ophir
 
xAP +Ophir is sighted by SS I-15^
SS I-15^ launches 2 torpedoes at xAP +Ophir
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 44
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 59
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 7 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      PG Mindanao (PR-8), Bomb hits 1,  heavy damage
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      14 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               City Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       4 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      11 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 7
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 37
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 1
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      17 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 34
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      37 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,55 (Jiaxing)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      108 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 16
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 4 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 3 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      15 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 7 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 69ID 59th Infantry Brigade, at 92,34 (Paotow)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 5
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  3 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kiriwina Island at 102,131
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Catalina I x 3
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Catalina I: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Furutaka
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Catalina I bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th RTA~ Division, at 56,56 (Kawkareik)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 12
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bathurst Island at 74,122
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 30
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AM Ballarat, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      10 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 10000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Ballarat
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 20
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Tolga, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMc Tolga
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 23
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 7 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on #Administration , at 80,62 (Lufeng)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      37 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 15 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 14 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 10
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 37
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 4 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/B Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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ASW attack near San Francisco  at 212,81
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-15^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Henley
      DD Gridley
      DD Craven
 
SS I-15^ launches 6 torpedoes at DD Henley
I-15^ diving deep ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley is out of ASW ammo
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Pago Pago  at 147,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-9^
 
Allied Ships
      AM Kingfisher
 
Captain of SS I-9^ elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher attacking submerged sub ....
AM Kingfisher cannot establish contact with SS I-9^
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-9^ eludes AM Kingfisher by diving deep
AM Kingfisher cannot establish contact with SS I-9^
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Pre-Invasion action off Roxas (79,83)
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Kashii^
 
No activity noticed on shore.
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Roxas (79,83)
 
TF 52 troops unloading over beach at Roxas, 79,83
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 46513 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 2274
 
Defending force 22247 troops, 154 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 734
 
Japanese ground losses:
      86 casualties reported
         Squads: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    6th Division
    40th Division
    110th Division
    35th Division
    39th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    37th Division
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5053 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 220
 
Defending force 3344 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 178
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 81558 troops, 1194 guns, 355 vehicles, Assault Value = 3217
 
Defending force 64616 troops, 783 guns, 893 vehicles, Assault Value = 1367
 
Japanese ground losses:
      123 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      117 casualties reported
         Squads: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    Imperial Guards' Division
    8th Tank Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    21st Division
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    33rd Division
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    23rd Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    18th Division
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    5th Division
    14th Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    56th Division
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    25th Army
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    8th Australian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    11th Indian Division
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    1st Mysore Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    AHQ Far East~ 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    III Indian 
    Singapore Base Force
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    109th RN Base Force
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    UK Civilians 
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26459 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 905
 
Defending force 64323 troops, 983 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2042
 
Allied ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    14th' Army
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    194th Tank Battalion
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    Far East USAAF' 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    II Philippine Corps 
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    Provisional AT Grp 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Kweisui (92,35)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3474 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 185
 
Defending force 11005 troops, 105 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 484
 
Assaulting units:
    3rd Red C. Guerilla Corps
 
Defending units:
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    15th Tank Regiment
    12th Tank Regiment
    69ID 59th Infantry Brigade
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 8th, 1942

Highlights: Tarakan taken with little damage

Bases lost or won:
Taichow is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweisui !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Himamaylan (PI) !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Roxas (PI) !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan !!!
Allied forces CAPTURE Kaoping !!!

Allied ships sunk:
AMc Cockatoo is reported to have been sunk by SS I-121* near Pearl Harbor on Feb 08, 1942
xAKL Toradja is reported to have been sunk by Thai Navy sub SS RTN Vilun near Singapore on Feb 08, 1942
AG Kudat is reported to have been sunk by Nells near Singapore on Feb 08, 1942

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Same old same old in China - Chinese forces take a weak spot, Japanese force recapture a weak spot

Central Pacific Area:
Truk expands port to size 4
SS I-121* lays minefield at Pearl Harbor ( 180 , 107) sinks an AMc and sets course for Kwajalein Island

Southern Pacific Area:
SS I-22_ lays minefield at Shortlands/Ballale ( 110 , 132) and sets course for Truk
German blockade runner xAK KM Portland runs into an USN DM near Enderbury Is. but managed to escape

PI:
Mopping-up the Visayas continues. Manila bombed as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Japanese DA at Singers with more than 8 infantry divisions and heavy support defeated by un un-reinforced Malayan Army (about 4 divisions) with heavy losses by an incredible 10x adjusted AV for the defenders - 1379 raw AV bloated to over 13k!

DEI:
Tarakan taken easily with just a few points of damage to the oil and refinery. Air support has landed with the invasion force and air cover is immediately put into place.

Australia/PNG:
Darwin airbase bombed and some enemy planes damaged on the ground.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 08, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Enderbury Island at 158,141, Range 12,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK KM Portland
 
Allied Ships
      DM Gamble
 
 
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 50% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Japanese Cargo TF evades combat
 
 
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor  at 180,107
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-121*
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Cockatoo, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
SS I-121* launches 2 torpedoes
I-121* bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Singapore  at 49,85
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Sinsamudar
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Toradja, Shell hits 1
 
xAKL Toradja is sighted by SS RTN Sinsamudar
SS RTN Sinsamudar attacking on the surface
SS RTN Sinsamudar low on gun ammo, Leader, RTN breaks off surface engagement and submerges
 
 
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ASW attack near Suva  at 132,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-174, hits 2
 
Allied Ships
      DD Blue
      DD Ralph Talbot
      DD Mugford
 
SS I-174 is sighted by escort
I-174 diving deep ....
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Singapore  at 49,85
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Vilun
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Toradja, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Toradja is sighted by SS RTN Vilun
SS RTN Vilun attacking on the surface
 
 
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Invasion Support action off Tarakan (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
 
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Goyo Maru #2
      APD PB-36 (Fuji)
      CA Chokai
      AMC Ukishima Maru
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Goyo Maru #2 at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
 
 
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ASW attack near Suva  at 132,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-174
 
Allied Ships
      xAP Ancon~
      xAK Laida
      xAK Idaho
      DD Hull
 
SS I-174 is sighted by escort
I-174 diving deep ....
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hull cannot establish contact with SS I-174
DD Hull cannot reach attack position over SS I-174
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,71
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Shonon Maru #10
 
Allied Ships
      SS Porpoise~
 
SS Porpoise~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Shonon Maru #10
Porpoise~ diving deep ....
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 77
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 8 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      PBY-5 Catalina: 1 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 6 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      22 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 61 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Blenheim I: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 29
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 26
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 17 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 10 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking 11th Indian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 48
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 34 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      18 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      23 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on #Administration , at 80,61 (Puning)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 15
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 7 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 7 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 7 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 15
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 8 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AG Kudat, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 10 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Liran, Torpedo hits 1,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,55 (Jiaxing)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      67 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Chinese Army-/A Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,71
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Naniwa Maru
      xAK Ryotaku Maru
      xAK Konan Maru #2
      xAK Akasi Maru
      PB Eiko Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Porpoise~
 
SS Porpoise~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Naniwa Maru
Porpoise~ diving deep ....
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 99958 troops, 1197 guns, 1127 vehicles, Assault Value = 3270
 
Defending force 64726 troops, 783 guns, 893 vehicles, Assault Value = 1379
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 2781 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 13049 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4 (fort level 3) 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4906 casualties reported
         Squads: 13 destroyed, 518 disabled
         Non Combat: 27 destroyed, 190 disabled
         Engineers: 22 destroyed, 129 disabled
      Vehicles lost 183 (28 destroyed, 155 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      2945 casualties reported
         Squads: 139 destroyed, 147 disabled
         Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 111 disabled
         Engineers: 3 destroyed, 13 disabled
      Guns lost 46 (25 destroyed, 21 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 90 (9 destroyed, 81 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    23rd Tank Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    21st Division
    8th Tank Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    56th Division
    Imperial Guards' Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    5th Division
    18th Division
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    33rd Division
    4th Division
    4th Tank Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    25th Army
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    5th Mortar Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    11th Indian Division
    SSVF~ Brigade
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    UK Civilians 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    109th RN Base Force
    Singapore Base Force
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    III Indian 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Kweisui (92,35)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 11005 troops, 105 guns, 142 vehicles, Assault Value = 499
 
Defending force 3460 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 184
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 387 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 70 
 
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweisui !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
 supply(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      85 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      849 casualties reported
         Squads: 36 destroyed, 28 disabled
         Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    69ID 59th Infantry Brigade
    8th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    15th Tank Regiment
    12th Tank Regiment
    1st Ching An Tui Battalion
    6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    3rd Red C. Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 46668 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 1980
 
Defending force 22316 troops, 154 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 738
 
Japanese ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    110th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    39th Division
    35th Division
    6th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    37th Division
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5064 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 221
 
Defending force 3299 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 173
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26465 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 64656 troops, 987 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2068
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      28 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    14th' Army
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    *USAFFE 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    II Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Far East USAAF' 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    I Philippine Corps 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Himamaylan (78,85)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 7180 troops, 112 guns, 28 vehicles, Assault Value = 284
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 250 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 250 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Himamaylan !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    2ID 16th Infantry Regiment
    2ID 2nd Recon Regiment
    2ID 24th Infantry Regiment
    1st Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ID 2nd Field Artillery Regiment
    17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Roxas (79,83)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 265 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13
 
Defending force 316 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 6 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 2 
 
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Roxas !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      85 casualties reported
         Squads: 5 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    1st Indpt Coy 
 
Defending units:
    Roxas Constabulary Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Tarakan (67,91)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 2652 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 139
 
Defending force 1520 troops, 35 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 76 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 22 
 
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
 experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      26 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      576 casualties reported
         Squads: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 27 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 28 (27 destroyed, 1 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units retreated 3
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
    23SBF Kure 2nd' Naval Guard Unit
    106th JAAF AF Bn 
    9th Field Construction Battalion
    4th Field Construction Battalion
    107th JAAF AF Bn 
 
Defending units:
    VII KNIL Battalion
    Tarakan Base Force
    Tarakan Defenses 
 
 
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Ground combat at Kaoping (89,42)
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 6234 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 246
 
Defending force 964 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
 
Allied adjusted assault: 192 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 7 
 
Allied assault odds: 27 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Kaoping !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      650 casualties reported
         Squads: 35 destroyed, 10 disabled
         Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      93 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    34th Chinese Army/A Corps
    34th Chinese Army/B Corps
    34th Chinese Army/C Corps
 
Defending units:
    101st NCPC Route Brigade
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 9th, 1942

Highlights: Just usual bombings and bombardments

Bases lost or won:
Lambi Kyun (island north of Victoria Point) is occupied by the Japanese

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Jiaxing

Southern Pacific Area:
SS I-20_ lays minefield at Tulagi ( 114 , 137) and sets course for Truk

Malaya/Burma:
Allied Ships Bombarding Lamaing (south of Moulmein)

Full action report:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 09, 42
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Sub attack near Pago Pago  at 148,162
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-9^
 
Allied Ships
      ACM Lt Col Schumm
      ACM #Teak
 
SS I-9^ launches 2 torpedoes at ACM Lt Col Schumm
I-9^ diving deep ....
ACM #Teak fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM #Teak fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM #Teak fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM #Teak fails to find sub, continues to search...
ACM #Teak fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 63,74
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Tatumiya Maru
      xAK Asosan Maru
      xAK Kansai Maru
      xAK Azuma Maru
      DD Wakatake
 
Allied Ships
      SS Stingray~, hits 2
 
SS Stingray~ is sighted by escort
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wakatake attacking submerged sub ....
DD Wakatake is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakatake is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakatake is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakatake is out of ASW ammo
DD Wakatake fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      216 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Izumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Iwate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Uji firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Hashidate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Atada' firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Saga firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Lamaing at 54,57
 
Allied Ships
      BB Revenge~
      CL Caledon~
      CL Colombo~
      CL Hobart
      DD Panthir~
      DD Aetos~
      DD Tjerk Hiddes
 
Japanese ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 8
Port supply hits 3
 
Walrus II acting as spotter for BB Revenge~
BB Revenge~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
CL Caledon~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
CL Colombo~ firing at Lamaing 
CL Hobart firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
DD Panthir~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
DD Aetos~ firing at Lamaing 
DD Tjerk Hiddes firing at Lamaing 
 
 
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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor  at 176,116
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-8^, hits 1
 
Allied Ships
      DD Chew
      DD Schley
 
SS I-8^ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Chew
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-8^ eludes DD Schley by diving deep
SS I-8^ eludes ASW attack from DD Schley 
DD Schley cannot establish contact with SS I-8^
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Lingga  at 50,88
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Blajunbol
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston
 
AVD William B Preston is sighted by SS RTN Blajunbol
SS RTN Blajunbol launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 15
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 32
      Ki-30 Ann x 3
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 23 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 49
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 26 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 2 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      22 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      24 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on #Administration , at 80,61 (Puning)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
      Ki-32 Mary x 3
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 5 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       2 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking 9th Indian Division ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 39
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 8
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army- Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 17
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 29
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 26
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 4 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 8 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 29th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Hong Kong  at 75,62
 
Japanese Ships
      SC Ch-3
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sturgeon~
 
SS Sturgeon~ is sighted by escort
Sturgeon~ bottoming out ....
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch-3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 46806 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 1995
 
Defending force 22433 troops, 154 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 748
 
Japanese ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    35th Division
    39th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    110th Division
    6th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    37th Division
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Zhuji (90,56)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6774 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 342
 
Defending force 18100 troops, 126 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 709
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    60th Security Division
    4th RGC Route Brigade
 
Defending units:
    25th Chinese Army Corps
    21st Chinese Army Corps
    28th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5082 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 224
 
Defending force 3152 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 157
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 79912 troops, 1206 guns, 399 vehicles, Assault Value = 2748
 
Defending force 62306 troops, 765 guns, 884 vehicles, Assault Value = 1179
 
Japanese ground losses:
      86 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      22 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    18th Division
    Imperial Guards' Division
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    23rd Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    56th Division
    33rd Division
    38th Division
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Division
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    5th Mortar Battalion
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    25th Army
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st Mysore Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    9th Indian Division
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    SSVF~ Brigade
    8th Australian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    UK Civilians 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Base Force
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    109th RN Base Force
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    III Indian 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Fortress
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    *Malaya Command~ 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26448 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 64724 troops, 987 guns, 417 vehicles, Assault Value = 2071
 
Japanese ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      48 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    14th' Army
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    51st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    *USAFFE 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    Far East USAAF' 
    II Philippine Corps 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    I Philippine Corps 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 10th, 1942

Highlights: Darwin receives a good pasting

Bases lost or won:
Huizhou is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
ML Kiara is reported to have been sunk near Bathurst Island on Feb 10, 1942
xAPc Baynain, ACM #Koala, AG Platypus, xAKL Mapia, PC Zeeman, ACM #Karangi, AVP Bellatrix, xAKL Southern Cross, xAKL Bintoehan, ACM #Kangaroo, xAPc Isla Filipinas, xAKL Mandar all sunk at Darwin

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Jiaxing

Malaya/Burma:
Allied Ships Bombarding Lamaing

Australia/PNG:
SS I-24_ lays minefield at Cooktown ( 92 , 137) and sets course for Truk
KB strikes Darwin, sinking small fry in port
Japanese ships bombard Darwin, killing some troop, missing the airfield but not missing the defenses:
CL Kitakami hits Boom & Net Defence at Darwin
DD Akatsuki hits Boom & Net Defence at Darwin

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 10, 42
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Sub attack near Hong Kong  at 77,62
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Showa Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sturgeon~
 
SS Sturgeon~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Showa Maru
Sturgeon~ bottoming out ....
PB Showa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near San Luis Obispo  at 220,74
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-3
 
Allied Ships
      xAP James Parker
 
xAP James Parker is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 launches 4 torpedoes at xAP James Parker
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bathurst Island at 75,123, Range 12,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Nagato
      BB Mutsu
      BB Ise
      CL Tama
      CL Kitakami
      DD Maikaze
      DD Oshio
      DD Arashio
      DD Shigure
      DD Samidare
      DD Akatsuki
 
Allied Ships
      ML Kiara, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
 
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Hirata, Noboru crosses the 'T'
ML Kiara sunk by BB Ise at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...
 
 
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TF 28 encounters mine field at Darwin (76,124)
 
Japanese Ships
      CL Kitakami, Mine hits 1
      DD Akatsuki, Mine hits 1
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Wirraway Mk I/II x 6
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Nagato
      BB Ise
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Wirraway Mk I/II bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
 
 
 
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Night Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson I x 3
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hudson I: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Nagato
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Hudson I bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Gau Island  at 133,162
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-23^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Mugford
 
SS I-23^ is sighted by escort
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Darwin at 76,124 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      BB Ise, Shell hits 1
      BB Mutsu
      BB Nagato
      CL Tama
      DD Akatsuki
      DD Samidare
      DD Shigure
      DD Arashio
      DD Oshio
      DD Maikaze
 
Allied ground losses:
      168 casualties reported
         Squads: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 26 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
      Guns lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
 
BB Ise firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at BB Ise
BB Mutsu firing at Emery Point Fortress
E13A1 Jake-Suitei acting as spotter for BB Nagato
BB Nagato firing at Emery Point Fortress
CL Tama firing at Emery Point Fortress
DD Akatsuki firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Akatsuki
DD Samidare firing at Darwin 
DD Shigure firing at Darwin RAN Base Force
Darwin RAN Base Force firing at DD Shigure
DD Arashio firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Arashio
DD Oshio firing at 18th British/A Division
DD Maikaze firing at Emery Point Fortress
Emery Point Fortress firing at DD Maikaze
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      109 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Izumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Iwate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Uji firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Hashidate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Atada' firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Saga firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Lamaing at 54,57
 
Allied Ships
      CL Capetown~
      CL Ceres~
      CL Dauntless~
      CL Emerald~
      DD Express
      DD Tenedos
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2
 
CL Capetown~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
CL Ceres~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
CL Dauntless~ firing at Lamaing 
CL Emerald~ firing at 2nd RTA~ Division
DD Express firing at Lamaing 
DD Tenedos firing at Lamaing 
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 63,74
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Keishin Maru
      xAK Bordeaux Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Stingray~
 
SS Stingray~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Keishin Maru
Stingray~ bottoming out ....
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Pago Pago  at 147,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-9^
 
Allied Ships
      AM Kingfisher
 
Captain of SS I-9^ elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 39
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on #Administration , at 80,61 (Puning)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,55 (Jiaxing)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      30 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 89th Chinese Army- Corps, at 93,45 (Laiwu)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 14th RGC Temp. Division, at 84,47 (Zhongxian)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 1
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      19 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x250 lb GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai' with Ki-44 Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
      Ki-30 Ann x 14
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 10 damaged
 
Allied 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 Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking 8th Australian Division ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 5 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 29
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 21
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 4 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 8
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 3 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 9th Indian Division ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 59
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 113
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 135
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      B5N2 Kate-Kankoh: 4 damaged
      D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 10 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      xAPc Baynain, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
      ACM #Koala, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
      AG Platypus, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
      xAKL Mapia, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
      PC Zeeman, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
      ACM #Karangi, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
      AVP Bellatrix, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
      xAKL Southern Cross, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
      xAKL Bintoehan, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
      ACM #Kangaroo, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
      xAPc Isla Filipinas, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
      xAKL Mandar, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
 
Allied ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      18 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      17 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      22 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
      12 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      15 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      15 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      22 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
      13 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      21 x B5N2 Kate-Kankoh bombing from 15000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       2 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      14 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       7 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       6 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      10 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       4 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 1000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       8 x D3A1 Val-Kanbaku releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Massive explosion on ACM #Karangi
Massive explosion on ACM #Karangi
 
 
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Sub attack near Pago Pago  at 147,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-9^
 
Allied Ships
      AM Kingfisher
 
SS I-9^ launches 2 torpedoes
I-9^ diving deep ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 46949 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 2019
 
Defending force 22523 troops, 154 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 755
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    39th Division
    6th Division
    110th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    35th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    37th Division
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Zhuji (90,56)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6768 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 320
 
Defending force 51 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
 
Allied ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    60th Security Division
 
Defending units:
    #Administration 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5088 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 225
 
Defending force 2974 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 135
 
Allied ground losses:
      20 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 80505 troops, 1207 guns, 400 vehicles, Assault Value = 2862
 
Defending force 62631 troops, 764 guns, 883 vehicles, Assault Value = 1200
 
Japanese ground losses:
      68 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      47 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    5th Division
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    56th Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    Imperial Guards' Division
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Division
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Division
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    18th Division
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    38th Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    33rd Division
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Tank Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    23rd Tank Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    25th Army
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    1st Manchester Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    8th Australian Division
    11th Indian Division
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    AHQ Far East~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    UK Civilians 
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    III Indian 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    Singapore Base Force
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26453 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 904
 
Defending force 64925 troops, 990 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2094
 
Japanese ground losses:
      Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    14th' Army
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    Philippine Scout Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    II Philippine Corps 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Far East USAAF' 
    I Philippine Corps 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    *USAFFE 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 11th, 1942

Highlights: Another bloody nose at Singers

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Xuancheng
Mae Tang (southern Burma) is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
xAKL Patras is reported to have been sunk by SS I-24_ near Cooktown on Feb 11, 1942

Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Yuri Maru #2 sunk by SS Sturgeon~ near HongKong

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Jiaxing.
A deliberate attack at Tongbai has cost 2000 men on each side but little progress achieved.

PI:
Manila bombed as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Zeros and Oscars swept Rangoon and encounter the Flying Tigers, each side lost 6 fighters.
Deliberate attack at Singapore lowers forts to level 2 but inflicts thousands of additional casualties. Of the eight attacking divisions, six are now considered unfit for further combat, same goes for the combat engineers regiments and even some of the tank units. They will need to withdraw to a rear base for rebuilding. This has very serious repercussions for the SRA campaign!

DEI:
Soerabaja swept by Zeros, no opposition.

Australia/PNG:
PM swept by Zeros, no opposition.
Darwin airbase bombed, one B-17 destroyed on the ground and others damaged

Full action report:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 11, 42
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TF 540 encounters mine field at Palm Island (92,143)
 
Allied Ships
      AM Seagull
      DD Le Triomphant
 
4 mines cleared
 
 
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Submarine attack near Hong Kong  at 76,62
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Yuri Maru #2, Shell hits 19, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sturgeon~
 
xAK Yuri Maru #2 is sighted by SS Sturgeon~
SS Sturgeon~ attacking on the surface
 
 
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Submarine attack near Cooktown  at 94,137
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-24_
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Patras, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Patras is sighted by SS I-24_
SS I-24_ launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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ASW attack near Soc Trang  at 59,74
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Sakura Maru
      DMS W-14
 
Allied Ships
      SS Stingray~, hits 1
 
SS Stingray~ is sighted by escort
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,71
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Wales Maru
      xAK Bordeaux Maru
      PB Keishin Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Porpoise~
 
SS Porpoise~ launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Wales Maru
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Keishin Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Keishin Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 64,73
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Sanae
      xAK Seia Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sargo~
 
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sanae
Sargo~ diving deep ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      87 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Izumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Iwate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Uji firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Hashidate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Atada' firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Saga firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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ASW attack near Soc Trang  at 57,74
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Sakura Maru
      DMS W-14
 
Allied Ships
      SS Perch~
 
SS Perch~ is sighted by escort
Perch~ bottoming out ....
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 attacking submerged sub ....
DMS W-14 is out of ASW ammo
DMS W-14 is out of ASW ammo
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 10 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 34
 
Allied aircraft
      H81-A3 x 65
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      H81-A3: 3 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 20000 feet * 
 
CAP engaged:
AVG/1st Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 8 scrambling)
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 26000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
AVG/2nd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
AVG/3rd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 18000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 84 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 56
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hudson I: 5 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      21 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 4 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 destroyed on ground
      Hudson I: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
 
Allied aircraft
      H81-A3 x 39
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      H81-A3: 1 destroyed
 
CAP engaged:
AVG/1st Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 28000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
AVG/2nd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 20140 and 27000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
AVG/3rd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 22140 and 26000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
 
Allied aircraft
      H81-A3 x 36
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed
 
No Allied losses
 
CAP engaged:
AVG/1st Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 13 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 29000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
AVG/2nd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28700.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
AVG/3rd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 27000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 43
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 13 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 38
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 14 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      20 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,55 (Jiaxing)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      25 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 34
 
Allied aircraft
      H81-A3 x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      H81-A3: 2 destroyed
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
 
CAP engaged:
AVG/1st Sqn' with H81-A3 (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) intercepting now.
      4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 32000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
AVG/2nd Sqn' with H81-A3 (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 29000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
AVG/3rd Sqn' with H81-A3 (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 24
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 9 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 98539 troops, 1210 guns, 1166 vehicles, Assault Value = 2947
 
Defending force 62793 troops, 764 guns, 882 vehicles, Assault Value = 1204
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 3079 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 7309 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2) 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      6255 casualties reported
         Squads: 18 destroyed, 285 disabled
         Non Combat: 57 destroyed, 132 disabled
         Engineers: 65 destroyed, 70 disabled
      Guns lost 45 (1 destroyed, 44 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 161 (21 destroyed, 140 disabled)
      Units destroyed 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      2498 casualties reported
         Squads: 34 destroyed, 221 disabled
         Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 88 disabled
         Engineers: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
      Guns lost 48 (1 destroyed, 47 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 58 (4 destroyed, 54 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    20th Ind Engineer Regiment
    18th Division
    8th Tank Regiment
    23rd Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    56th Division
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    33rd Division
    14th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    Imperial Guards' Division
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    5th Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    21st Division
    38th Division
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    5th Mortar Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    25th Army
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Mysore Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    9th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    FMSV~ Brigade
    8th Australian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    III Indian 
    Singapore Base Force
    109th RN Base Force
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    AHQ Far East~ 
    UK Civilians 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 51879 troops, 599 guns, 207 vehicles, Assault Value = 2027
 
Defending force 22500 troops, 154 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 754
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 1534 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1493 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3) 
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      2508 casualties reported
         Squads: 5 destroyed, 187 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 39 disabled
         Engineers: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      2335 casualties reported
         Squads: 31 destroyed, 143 disabled
         Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 28 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
      Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    39th Division
    110th Division
    35th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    6th Division
    37th Division
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    #Administration 
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Xuancheng (90,54)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 5260 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 225
 
Defending force 51 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 180 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 180 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Xuancheng !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
 
Allied ground losses:
      42 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    58ID 52nd Infantry Brigade
    68ID 58th Infantry Brigade
 
Defending units:
    #Administration 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5088 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 225
 
Defending force 2839 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 119
 
Allied ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26447 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 903
 
Defending force 65182 troops, 989 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2115
 
Japanese ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      29 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    14th' Army
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    194th Tank Battalion
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    51st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    II Philippine Corps 
    *USAFFE 
    Far East USAAF' 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    I Philippine Corps 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Siocon (76,88)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 552 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 325 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 4 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 4 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
 experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    II/81st Naval Guard Unit
 
Defending units:
    43rd PS Inf Battalion
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 12th, 1942

Highlights: Darwin raided by KB

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Siocon (Mindanao)
Puning is occupied by the Japanese
Taichow is occupied by the Allies

Allied ships sunk:
AG Platypus is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
ACM #Koala is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
ACM #Kangaroo is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
ACM #Karangi is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
PC Zeeman is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
AVP Bellatrix is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAKL Bintoehan is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAPc Isla Filipinas is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAKL Southern Cross is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAKL Mandar is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAKL Mapia is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
xAPc Baynain is reported to have been sunk near Darwin on Feb 10, 1942
ACM #Teak is reported to have been sunk by SS I-23^ near Gau Island on Feb 12, 1942

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Jiaxing bombarded again by the old armoured cruisers, supporting a ground attack which has routed the enemy - the 4th Guerilla Corps lost over a thousand men, the Japanese force lost 15.

PI:
Manila bombed and bombarded as usual.
Mopping-up on Mindanao continues with the next to last base in enemy hands taken over.

Malaya/Burma:
Bangkok expands airfield to size 5
Bangkok expands port to size 5

Australia/PNG:
SS I-168 has torpedoed HMAS Canberra twice near PM, inflicting heavy but probably not lethal damage.
KB has raided the port of Darwin, sinking a lot of small fry. Betties attacked the airbase, destroying another B-17 on the ground.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 12, 42
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TF 202 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Gunbar
 
10 mines cleared
 
 
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Sub attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-17^
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-414
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-17^ launches 2 torpedoes at PC YP-414
I-17^ diving deep ....
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Pago Pago  at 147,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-9^
 
Allied Ships
      AM Kingfisher
 
SS I-9^ launches 2 torpedoes
I-9^ diving deep ....
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Kingfisher fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Cooktown  at 94,137
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-168
 
Allied Ships
      CL Adelaide
      AM Seagull
      xAP Aleutian
      DD Le Triomphant
      DD Voyager
 
SS I-168 is sighted by escort
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 65,72
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Cheribon Maru
      xAK Shinwa Maru
      xAK Nichibi Maru
      xAK Meisho Maru
      xAK Kiso Maru #2
      xAK Gotake Maru
      xAK Bandoeng Maru
      PB Yusen Maru #3
      PB Miyo Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Saury~
 
SS Saury~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Cheribon Maru
Saury~ diving deep ....
PB Yusen Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Miyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Jiaxing at 91,55
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      107 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Yakumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Izumo firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
CA Iwate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Yanagi firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
DD Karii firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Uji firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
E Hashidate firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Atada' firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
PG Saga firing at 4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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TF 202 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Gunbar
 
7 mines cleared
 
 
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ASW attack near Hengchun  at 82,67
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Shonan Maru #17
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tarpon~
 
SS Tarpon~ is sighted by escort
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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TF 473 encounters mine field at Cairns (92,140)
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Toorie~
 
1 mine cleared
 
 
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ASW attack near Port Moresby  at 96,134
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-168
 
Allied Ships
      CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
      CL Adelaide
      AM Seagull
      xAP Aleutian
      DD Le Triomphant
      DD Voyager
 
SS I-168 launches 4 torpedoes at CA Canberra
I-168 diving deep ....
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Voyager fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 44
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 19 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      25 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 114 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 39
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 6 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       4 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 17
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 5 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Hudson I: 2 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 7
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      21 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       7 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 46
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 23
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 22 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 7 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,55 (Jiaxing)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      26 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 38
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 8 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 45th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 96,134
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      CL Adelaide
      xAP Aleutian
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Gau Island  at 133,162
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-23^
 
Allied Ships
      ACM #Teak, Torpedo hits 1,  heavy damage
      ACM General Graham
 
SS I-23^ launches 2 torpedoes at ACM #Teak
I-23^ diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 45045 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 1739
 
Defending force 20911 troops, 153 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 585
 
Japanese ground losses:
      21 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    110th Division
    6th Division
    35th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    39th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    37th Division
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiaxing (91,55)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 5113 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 230
 
Defending force 2754 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 110
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 94 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 3 
 
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
 experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      1116 casualties reported
         Squads: 42 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Non Combat: 50 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
    24th RGC Temp. Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 78448 troops, 1207 guns, 400 vehicles, Assault Value = 2456
 
Defending force 60945 troops, 762 guns, 879 vehicles, Assault Value = 1035
 
Japanese ground losses:
      38 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      31 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    56th Division
    4th Tank Regiment
    33rd Division
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    21st Division
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    Imperial Guards' Division
    14th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    1TD 5th Tank Regiment
    18th Division
    8th Tank Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    23rd Tank Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    5th Division
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    25th Army
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    FMSV~ Brigade
    SSVF~ Brigade
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    8th Australian Division
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    1st Mysore Battalion
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    III Indian 
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    UK Civilians 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    109th RN Base Force
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Singapore Base Force
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Fortress
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26441 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 902
 
Defending force 65482 troops, 991 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2151
 
Japanese ground losses:
      15 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      63 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    14th' Army
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    51st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    Philippine Scout/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry/A Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    51st PA Infantry/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout/B Division
    Philippine Scout/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    Far East USAAF' 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    I Philippine Corps 
    II Philippine Corps 
    *USAFFE 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    Provisional AT Grp 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Siocon (76,88)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 552 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 313 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 9 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 4 
 
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Siocon !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
 experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      170 casualties reported
         Squads: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    II/81st Naval Guard Unit
 
Defending units:
    43rd PS Inf Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at 65,88 (near Miri-Lutong)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 432 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 56 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 6 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF
 
Defending units:
    Armed Constabulary'
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 13th, 1942

Highlights: Minor action at PM

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Zhuji
Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri-Lutong
Meizhu is occupied by the Japanese

Allied ships sunk:
AM Seagull is reported to have been sunk by air attack near Port Moresby on Feb 13, 1942
xAKL Merkus is reported to have been sunk by SS I-153 near Oosthaven on Feb 13, 1942
xAKL Balikpapan is reported to have been sunk by SS RTN Blajunbol near Lingga on Feb 13, 1942

Southern Pacific Area:
Rabaul expands airfield to size 3
Rabaul expands port to size 3
I-4 lurking off Auckland has torpedoed HMS Warspite - but one hit won't sink that old warhorse.

PI:
Manila bombed and bombarded as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Singers bombed and bombarded as usual.

Australia/PNG:
Enemy convoy spotted at PM. Jakes at Lae set to search and naval attack went first and encountered CAP - oops. Zeros and Nells from Rabaul managed to punch through the CAP to sink an AM and damage CL Adelaide.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 13, 42
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TF 202 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Gunbar
 
6 mines cleared
 
 
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TF 473 encounters mine field at Cairns (92,140)
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Toorie~
 
3 mines cleared
 
 
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ASW attack near Djemadja  at 52,83
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Hayate
      PB Nire
      LSD Shinshu Maru
      xAP Ussuri Maru
      DD Oite
 
Allied Ships
      SS Grampus~
 
SS Grampus~ launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hayate
Grampus~ bottoming out ....
DD Hayate fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oite attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Lingga  at 50,88
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RTN Blajunbol
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Balikpapan, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Balikpapan is sighted by SS RTN Blajunbol
SS RTN Blajunbol attacking on the surface
 
 
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Sub attack near Cooktown  at 94,137
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-168
 
Allied Ships
      DD Le Triomphant
 
SS I-168 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Le Triomphant
I-168 diving deep ....
DD Le Triomphant attacking submerged sub ....
DD Le Triomphant loses contact with SS I-168
SS I-168 eludes DD Le Triomphant by diving deep
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Le Triomphant fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Auckland  at 117,184
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-4
 
Allied Ships
      BB Warspite~, Torpedo hits 1
      DD Hull
 
SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes at BB Warspite~
I-4 diving deep ....
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 14 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 7 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      28 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 12
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei: 3 destroyed
 
No Allied losses
 
CAP engaged:
17th PS (P)~ with P-40E Warhawk (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      5 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 5000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 3
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 21
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 2 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 36
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 16 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 45th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
      Ki-30 Ann x 9
      Ki-32 Mary x 10
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 18
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      10 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking 9th Indian Division ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
No Japanese losses
 
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 7 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      14 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 119 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 24
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 18
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
      CL Adelaide, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
      xAK Knoxville City
      AM Seagull, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
       8 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 15000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
17th PS (P)~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 7
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      AMc Gunbar
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bandjermasin at 59,101
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      SOC-1 Seagull x 6
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Tokyo Maru
      xAK Arizona Maru, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x SOC-1 Seagull bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Naval Attack:  2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 64,73
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Terukawa Maru #2
      xAK Teihoku Maru #1
      PB Mikage Maru #2
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sargo~
 
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Terukawa Maru #2
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikage Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Oosthaven  at 49,96
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-153
 
Allied Ships
      xAKL Merkus, Shell hits 10,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
 
xAKL Merkus is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 attacking on the surface
Massive explosion on xAKL Merkus
SS I-153 low on gun ammo, Takigawa, I breaks off surface engagement and submerges
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 45254 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 1897
 
Defending force 20967 troops, 153 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 592
 
Assaulting units:
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    6th Division
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    37th Division
    9th Tank Regiment
    35th Division
    8th Armored Car Co 
    39th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Tank Regiment
    110th Division
    11th Tank Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    11th Army
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Zhuji (90,56)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 6824 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 323
 
Defending force 51 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 325 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 325 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Zhuji !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: 
Attacker: leaders(+)
 
Allied ground losses:
      59 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    60th Security Division
 
Defending units:
    #Administration 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 31506 troops, 606 guns, 259 vehicles, Assault Value = 2574
 
Defending force 61266 troops, 761 guns, 870 vehicles, Assault Value = 1056
 
Japanese ground losses:
      100 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      57 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    Imperial Guards' Division
    5th Division
    33rd Division
    38th Division
    24th Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Ind Engineer Regiment
    56th Division
    7th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    4th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    21st Ind Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    21st Division
    18th Division
    22nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    23rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    15th Ind Engineer Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    3rd Ind Engineer Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    16th Naval Guard Unit
    25th Army
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    SSVF~ Brigade
    8th Australian Division
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    11th Indian Division
    FMSV~ Brigade
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Manchester Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    III Indian 
    Singapore Base Force
    UK Civilians 
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    1st Mysore Battalion
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    Singapore Fortress
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26453 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 904
 
Defending force 65719 troops, 991 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2180
 
Allied ground losses:
      83 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    14th' Army
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry/C Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    102nd PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry/C Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    Philippine Scout/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout/B Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    II Philippine Corps 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    *USAFFE 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    I Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Miri-Lutong (64,87)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 3713 troops, 46 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 90 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 90 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri-Lutong !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: 
 
Assaulting units:
    24SBF Sasebo 1st' Naval Guard Unit
    Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
    105th JAAF AF Bn 
 
 
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Ground combat at 65,88 (near Miri-Lutong)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 432 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
 
Defending force 46 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 19 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      50 casualties reported
         Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Sasebo Coy SNLF
 
Defending units:
    Armed Constabulary'
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 14th, 1942

Highlights: More minor action at PM

Bases lost or won:
Bulalacao is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Melak-Samarinda II

Allied ships sunk:
xAK British Columbia is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby on Feb 14, 1942
xAK Knoxville City is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby on Feb 14, 1942

Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Biwa Maru sunk by SS Grayling~ near Shimonoseki

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Another DA at Tongbai, with again only mutual attrition to show for.
A DA at Jiyang had similar results.
Looks like all I can do in China is maintaining the status quo more or less by counter-attacking Chinese incursions.

Malaya/Burma:
Kuala Lumpur expands airfield to size 4, easing a bit the cramped conditions at that airbase

DEI:
Invasion of Balikpapan has started, while paratroopers airdropped into the "secret" airbase called Samarinda II.

Australia/PNG:
The Zeros and Nells from Rabaul returned to PM and managed to sink two merchantmen.
Betties bombed Darwin again, damaging several planes on the ground. It is a gamble, Jan may put up CAP any day.

Full action report:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 14, 42
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ASW attack near San Diego  at 227,82
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-17^
 
Allied Ships
      PC YP-414
      PC YP-415
 
SS I-17^ is located by PC YP-414
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC YP-415 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Gau Island  at 133,162
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-23^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Ralph Talbot
      DD Mugford
 
SS I-23^ is sighted by escort
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Shimonoseki  at 104,56
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Biwa Maru, Shell hits 5,  heavy fires
 
Allied Ships
      SS Grayling~
 
xAK Biwa Maru is sighted by SS Grayling~
SS Grayling~ attacking on the surface
SS Grayling~ low on gun ammo, Olsen, E breaks off surface engagement and submerges
 
 
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TF 431 encounters mine field at Tsushima (103,56)
 
Allied Ships
      SS Grayling~, Mine hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
 
Allied aircraft
      B-339D x 22
      75A-7 Hawk x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-339D: 2 destroyed
 
CAP engaged:
Vl.G.IV-1 with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Vl.G.IV-3 with B-339D (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VI.G.V-2 with B-339D (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 24
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 16
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 4
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 damaged
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied Ships
      xAK British Columbia, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
      xAK Susan Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
      xAK Knoxville City, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
 
Allied ground losses:
      Vehicles lost 10 (9 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
 
CAP engaged:
17th PS (P)~ with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 48
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 17 damaged
 
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      27 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
Allied aircraft
      B-339D x 13
      75A-7 Hawk x 3
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
CAP engaged:
Vl.G.IV-3 with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 21000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VI.G.V-2 with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 23440.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Vl.G.IV-1 with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 25000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 45th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 7
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 21
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       7 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 32
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 13 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
      Ki-30 Ann x 9
      Ki-32 Mary x 9
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 18
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 5 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 3 damaged
 
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking Singapore  ...
Also attacking UK Civilians  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 43
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      19 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      11 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 4 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,54 (Huzhou)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      78 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      26 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 88,42 (Tsiaotso)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  3 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
54th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      6 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Kluang , at 50,82 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 8
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 92 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 40
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      PBY-5 Catalina: 1 damaged
      Hudson I: 4 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 2 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124 
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 38
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      PBY-5 Catalina: 5 damaged
      B-17E Fortress: 7 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 4 damaged
      Wirraway Mk I/II: 1 destroyed on ground
      Hudson I: 5 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei x 7
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 1
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei: 1 destroyed
      E13A1 Jake-Suitei: 1 destroyed by flak
 
No Allied losses
 
Allied Ships
      xAP Aleutian
      DD Voyager
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x E13A1 Jake-Suitei bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
17th PS (P)~ with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 129ID 19th Ind.Mix' Brigade, at 81,60 (Jiyang)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 8
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Pre-Invasion action off Balikpapan (64,97) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
81 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Chokai
      DD Minekaze
      xAK Hawaii Maru, Shell hits 4
      APD PB-36 (Fuji)
      xAK Hokuroku Maru, Shell hits 1
      xAK Goyo Maru #2
      DD Yukaze
      AMC Ukishima Maru
 
Japanese ground losses:
      40 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      22 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at CA Chokai
CA Chokai firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at DD Minekaze
DD Minekaze firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaii Maru at 7,000 yards
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hokuroku Maru at 7,000 yards
CA Chokai firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaii Maru at 7,000 yards
CA Chokai firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Goyo Maru #2 at 7,000 yards
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaii Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Yukaze firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Balikpapan (64,97)
 
TF 447 troops unloading over beach at Balikpapan, 64,97
 
Japanese ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
12 troops of a SNLF Inf Squad 41 lost from landing craft during unload of 22SBF Kure 1st' Nav Gd /5
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 41491 troops, 495 guns, 368 vehicles, Assault Value = 1916
 
Defending force 21015 troops, 153 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 598
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 1501 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1923 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3) 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      1223 casualties reported
         Squads: 4 destroyed, 194 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      1492 casualties reported
         Squads: 63 destroyed, 173 disabled
         Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 47 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
      Guns lost 30 (2 destroyed, 28 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    6th Division
    3rd Tank Regiment
    35th Division
    110th Division
    37th Division
    9th Tank Regiment
    39th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    8th Armored Car Co 
    11th Tank Regiment
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    11th Army
    1st Mortar Battalion
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    29th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Jiyang (81,60)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 5102 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 232
 
Defending force 9056 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 344
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 137 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 97 
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      594 casualties reported
         Squads: 14 destroyed, 42 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      408 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    129ID 19th Ind.Mix' Brigade
    2nd RGC Route Brigade
 
Defending units:
    62nd Chinese Army/A Corps
    62nd Chinese Army/B Corps
    60th Chinese Army- Corps
    62nd Chinese Army/C Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 32851 troops, 618 guns, 259 vehicles, Assault Value = 2410
 
Defending force 61446 troops, 759 guns, 862 vehicles, Assault Value = 1070
 
Japanese ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      64 casualties reported
         Squads: 9 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    56th Division
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    19th Ind Engineer Regiment
    55ID 144th Infantry Regiment
    21st Division
    27th Ind Engineer Regiment
    30ID 41st Infantry Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    Imperial Guards' Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    4th Division
    5th Division
    55ID 55th Engineer Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    18th Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    16th Naval Guard Unit
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    25th Army
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    5th Mortar Battalion
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    9th Indian Division
    FMSV~ Brigade
    SSVF~ Brigade
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    III Indian 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Mysore Battalion
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Singapore Fortress
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    AHQ Far East~ 
    Singapore Base Force
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    UK Civilians 
    *Malaya Command~ 
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26460 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 66024 troops, 991 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2210
 
Japanese ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      55 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    51st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    Philippine Scout/A Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout/B Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry/C Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    Philippine Scout/C Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    102nd PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Far East USAAF' 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    II Philippine Corps 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Balikpapan (64,97)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1474 troops, 34 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 72
 
Defending force 4345 troops, 45 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 126
 
Japanese ground losses:
      18 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    VI KNIL Battalion
    Samarinda Cdo 
    Balikpapan Base Force
    Samarinda Base Force
    Balikpapan Defenses 
 
Defending units:
    22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
    Sasebo 3rd SNLF
    4th Field Construction Battalion
    107th JAAF AF Bn 
 
 
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Ground combat at Melak-Samarinda II (63,95)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 95 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11
 
Defending force 284 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 6 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Melak-Samarinda II !!!
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft losses
      O-47A: 3 destroyed
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
 experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      79 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
 
Assaulting units:
    Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /1
 
Defending units:
    Samarinda II Base Force
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 15th, 1942

Highlights: US carriers raid Rabaul, Flying Tigers surprise in a naval attack role

Bases lost or won:
Tungchow is occupied by the Japanese
Japanese forces CAPTURE Balikpapan
Japanese forces CAPTURE Samarinda
Allied forces CAPTURE Dongyang

Japanese ships sunk:
PB Kyo Maru #7 and xAKL Uji Maru sunk by enemy carrier air near Vitu Is. (NW of Rabaul)
AR Matsue Maru mortally wounded at Rabaul.
xAK Teisin Maru and xAK Bordeaux Maru sunk by air near Wenchow

Japanese Home Islands:
DD Makigumo arrives at Osaka/Kyoto+

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
P-40s apparently based at Wenchow attacked a convoy passing close offshore, sinking two freighters and damaging others. With the land campaign against Wenchow a failure, naval and air bombardment

Southern Pacific Area:
USS Saratoga and USS Enterprise and two other unidentified carriers have raided Rabaul, causing considerable damage and left AR Matsue Maru burning fiercely, the ship sank later.
The raiders also sank a freighter and its escorting PB NW of Rabaul.
Nells escorted by Zeros counterattacked but impaled themselves on CAP, losing 14 Nells and a Zero for one Wildcat downed and no hits.
KB isn't available to give chase, it is at Kendari undergoing repairs, but will move to Truk via PM to show the flag asap.

PI:
Manila bombed and bombarded as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Singers bombed and bombarded as usual.
The IJA units in need of rest and rebuilding have reached Johore and will board trains to move to Bangkok which has the best supply situation and highest stacking limits.
B-17s bombed the airbase at Kluang, creating a lot of craters but no other damage.

DEI:
Samarinda captured by the IJN paratroopers of the Yokosuka 1st SNLF.
Balikpapan captured nearly intact by a Naval Guard unit and a "leg" SNLF, the Dutch garrison retreated due West in the direction of Sampit. The Naval Guards will pursue, the SNLF will join four sister units assembling at Bali in order to invade Java.

Intel:
CA Portland is reported to have been sunk near Baker Island on Dec 23, 1941
PC YP-97 is reported to have been sunk near Soerabaja on Jan 26, 1942
xAPc Regulus is reported to have been sunk near Bima on Jan 01, 1942

Other remarks:

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 15, 42
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Invasion Support action off Balikpapan (64,97) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
 
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Chokai
      AMC Ukishima Maru
      AMC Kongo Maru #3^
      AMC Kiyosumi Maru^
      AMC Awata Maru
      AMC Asaka Maru
      AMC Akagi Maru
      AMC Kinryu Maru #1^
      APD PB-36 (Fuji)
      APD PB-2 (Nadakaze)
      APD PB-1 (Shimakaze)
 
Allied ground losses:
      85 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)
 
AMC Ukishima Maru firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at AMC Ukishima Maru
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at AMC Kongo Maru #3^
AMC Kongo Maru #3^ firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at AMC Kiyosumi Maru^
AMC Kiyosumi Maru^ firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
AMC Awata Maru firing at Samarinda Cdo 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at AMC Asaka Maru
AMC Asaka Maru firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
AMC Akagi Maru firing at VI KNIL Battalion
AMC Kinryu Maru #1^ firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at AMC Kinryu Maru #1^
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at APD PB-36 (Fuji)
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at APD PB-2 (Nadakaze)
APD PB-2 (Nadakaze) firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
Balikpapan Defenses  firing at APD PB-1 (Shimakaze)
APD PB-1 (Shimakaze) firing at Balikpapan Defenses 
AMC Ukishima Maru fired at enemy troops
AMC Asaka Maru fired at enemy troops
APD PB-1 (Shimakaze) fired at enemy troops
 
 
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Submarine attack near Melville Island  at 77,123
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-33
 
Allied Ships
      LB YFN
 
LB YFN is sighted by SS RO-33
SS RO-33 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
 
 
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ASW attack near Bikini  at 130,112
 
Japanese Ships
      APD Mutsuki
      APD Mochizuki
 
Allied Ships
      SS Cachalot~
 
SS Cachalot~ launches 4 torpedoes at APD Mutsuki
APD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Submarine attack near Melville Island  at 77,123
 
Japanese Ships
      SS RO-33
 
Allied Ships
      LB YFN
 
LB YFN is sighted by SS RO-33
SS RO-33 cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
 
 
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TF 203 encounters mine field at Fraser Island (97,156)
 
Allied Ships
      PC Nemaha
 
2 mines cleared
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan Defenses , at 64,97 (Balikpapan)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 76
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 8 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      131 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 17 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      25 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
       5 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      23 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
      23 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking Samarinda Cdo  ...
Also attacking VI KNIL Battalion ...
Also attacking Balikpapan Base Force ...
Also attacking Balikpapan Defenses  ...
Also attacking Samarinda Cdo  ...
Also attacking VI KNIL Battalion ...
Also attacking Balikpapan Defenses  ...
Also attacking Samarinda Cdo  ...
Also attacking VI KNIL Battalion ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Balikpapan Defenses , at 64,97 (Balikpapan)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty-Rikko: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      20 x G4M1 Betty-Rikko bombing from 15000 feet
               Ground Attack:  1 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs,  2 x 2x60 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 7
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 32
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      36 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
       7 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 43
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 24 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 51
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 25 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      28 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 30
 
No Japanese losses
 
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      12 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      18 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 41st Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 7
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 4th Guerilla Corps, at 91,54 (Huzhou)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 27
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      155 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 10
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 36
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 4 damaged
      Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 30
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 5 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army Group , at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Vitu Islands at 102,123
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      F4F-3 Wildcat x 13
      SBD-3 Dauntless x 15
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      xAKL Uji Maru, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
      PB Kyo Maru #7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
       4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
               Naval Attack:  1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
 
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Uji Maru
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on UK Civilians , at 50,84 (Singapore)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 9
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 36
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 5 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 20000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      9 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 88,42 (Tsiaotso)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
 
Allied aircraft
      DB-3M x 4
 
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x DB-3M bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  3 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
54th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      3 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
      Raid is overhead
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Kluang , at 50,82 
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 5
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 2x500 lb GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taizhou at 90,59
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 17
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Durban Maru
      xAK Hauraki Maru
      xAK Teisin Maru, Bomb hits 3,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
      xAK Dakar Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       2 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taizhou at 90,59
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 12
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      xAK Bordeaux Maru, Bomb hits 2,  heavy fires
      xAK Wales Maru, Shell hits 1, Bomb hits 2,  on fire
      xAK Dakar Maru, Shell hits 3, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x P-40E Warhawk bombing from 100 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gasmata at 103,129
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 23
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 27
 
Allied aircraft
      F4F-3A Wildcat x 14
      F4F-3 Wildcat x 42
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 13 destroyed, 10 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied aircraft losses
      F4F-3A Wildcat: 1 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
      CV Enterprise
      CV Saratoga
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
 
CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-3A Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
      4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
      4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F4F-3 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-6 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
      8 planes vectored on to bombers
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      F4F-3A Wildcat x 13
      F4F-3 Wildcat x 39
      SBD-3 Dauntless x 90
      TBD-1 Devastator x 60
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
      AR Matsue Maru, Bomb hits 2,  heavy fires
 
Japanese ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 17
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 11000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 11000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 11000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 11000 feet * 
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
       4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 129ID 19th Ind.Mix' Brigade, at 81,60 (Jiyang)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 6
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
      43 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Talaud-eilanden  at 81,98
 
Japanese Ships
      DD Hatsuharu
      DD Akatsuki
      DD Ariake
 
Allied Ships
      SS Skipjack~
 
SS Skipjack~ launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hatsuharu
Skipjack~ diving deep ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Port Moresby  at 97,131
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-172
 
Allied Ships
      DM Montgomery
 
SS I-172 is sighted by escort
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 44347 troops, 599 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 1755
 
Defending force 16636 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 420
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      17 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    110th Division
    39th Division
    37th Division
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    6th Division
    35th Division
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    3rd Tank Regiment
    8th Armored Car Co 
    9th Tank Regiment
    11th Tank Regiment
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    11th Army
    1st Mortar Battalion
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 32881 troops, 617 guns, 258 vehicles, Assault Value = 1399
 
Defending force 61470 troops, 754 guns, 862 vehicles, Assault Value = 1080
 
Japanese ground losses:
      93 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    5th Division
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    21st Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    16th Naval Guard Unit
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    25th Army
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    11th Indian Division
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    FMSV~ Brigade
    8th Australian Division
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    1st Manchester Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    12th Indian Brigade
    AHQ Far East~ 
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    UK Civilians 
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Mysore Battalion
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    Singapore Base Force
    III Indian 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26460 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 66313 troops, 997 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2239
 
Allied ground losses:
      54 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    71st PA Infantry/C Division
    Philippine Scout/A Division
    Philippine Scout/C Division
    102nd PA Infantry/B Division
    Philippine Scout/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    1st PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/B Division
    41st PA Infantry/C Division
    91st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/B Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    194th Tank Battalion
    71st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    51st PA Infantry/B Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry/A Division
    21st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry/A Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    1st PA Infantry/C Division
    51st PA Infantry/A Division
    51st PA Infantry/C Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    11th PA Infantry/C Division
    71st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry/A Division
    91st PA Infantry/B Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    192nd Tank Battalion
    102nd PA Infantry/C Division
    2nd PA Constabulary/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    II Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Provisional AT Grp 
    *USAFFE 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Balikpapan (64,97)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 3662 troops, 45 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 132
 
Defending force 2003 troops, 40 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 87 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 9 
 
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Balikpapan !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      34 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      1090 casualties reported
         Squads: 16 destroyed, 7 disabled
         Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 29 (27 destroyed, 2 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units retreated 5
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    22SBF Kure 1st' Naval Guard Unit
    Sasebo 3rd SNLF
    4th Field Construction Battalion
    107th JAAF AF Bn 
 
Defending units:
    VI KNIL Battalion
    Samarinda Cdo 
    Balikpapan Base Force
    Samarinda Base Force
    Balikpapan Defenses 
 
 
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Ground combat at Dongyang (89,57)
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 12232 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 489
 
Defending force 388 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19
 
Allied adjusted assault: 365 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 4 
 
Allied assault odds: 91 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Dongyang !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
 supply(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      562 casualties reported
         Squads: 24 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
      Units destroyed 1
 
Allied ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    25th Chinese Army Corps
    28th Chinese Army Corps
 
Defending units:
    3rd RGC/A Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Samarinda (65,96)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 107 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 11 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Samarinda !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 16th, 1942

Highlights: Rabaul devastated by naval bombardment

Bases lost or won:
Ban Kat is occupied by the Japanese
Allied forces CAPTURE Roxas

Japanese ships sunk:
xAK Dakar Maru sinks after having damaged by P-40s off Wenchow the day before.

Southern Pacific Area:
Two US CAs delivered an atomic bombardment of Rabaul, causing heavy damage to the port and airbase installations.

PI:
PI troops recaptured Roxas, the lone SNLF company which had captured the base has been evacuated in time by air and sea.
Usual bombing and bombardments at Manila. Losses to AA remain heavy despite bombing at 20k - I would love to see the historic defective AA ammo being used, with 5 out of 6 shells being duds...

Malaya/Burma:
Thai torpedo boats try to blockade Singapore since naval search has spotted single DDs and freighters sneaking in and out, but Nells refuse to attack.
Singers bombed as usual.

Australia/PNG:
SS I-20_ hits Mine Mk 6 at Port Moresby

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 16, 42
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TF 196 encounters mine field at Roi-Namur (132,114)
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Nishimi Maru
 
2 mines cleared
 
 
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ASW attack near Kavieng  at 105,123
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Takunan Maru #5
 
Allied Ships
      SS Tuna~
 
SS Tuna~ is sighted by escort
Tuna~ diving deep ....
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 49,85, Range 2,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      DD RTN Phra Ruang
      TB RTN Phuket
      TB RTN Chunphorn
      TB RTN Patani
      TB RTN Rayong
      TB RTN Surasdra
 
Allied Ships
      DD Van Ghent
 
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Van Ghent engages DD RTN Phra Ruang at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Rabaul at 106,125
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen: 2 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 2 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed on ground
      H6K4 Mavis-Taitei: 14 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Astoria
      CA New Orleans
      DD Drayton
      DD Mahan
      DD Dunlap
      DD Fanning
 
Japanese ground losses:
      475 casualties reported
         Squads: 3 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 118 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
      Guns lost 27 (7 destroyed, 20 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 21 (1 destroyed, 20 disabled)
 
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 15
Runway hits 58
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
 
CA Astoria firing at Rabaul 
CA New Orleans firing at Rabaul 
DD Drayton firing at Rabaul 
DD Mahan firing at Rabaul 
DD Dunlap firing at Rabaul 
DD Fanning firing at Rabaul 
 
 
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Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 64,73
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Tonon Maru
      PB Ansyu Maru
      PB Ginyo Maru #1
 
Allied Ships
      SS Sargo~
 
SS Sargo~ launches 2 torpedoes at PB Tonon Maru
Sargo~ diving deep ....
PB Ansyu Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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TF 86 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-20_, Mine hits 1
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Muntok  at 49,89
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-165
 
Allied Ships
      PG Herald
 
SS I-165 is sighted by escort
PG Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 39
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 2 destroyed
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
      23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 14 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
       3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 13 damaged
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 31
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 21
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      29 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
       6 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       8 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
      3 planes vectored on to bombers
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
      2 planes vectored on to bombers
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 48th Chinese Army- Corps, at 87,47 (Zhoukou)
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 7th Chin. Army (G)/A Corps ...
Also attacking 48th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 10
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 19
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-30 Ann: 2 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 4 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-27b Nate-Setsu x 12
      Ki-32 Mary x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Runway hits 15
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 29th Chinese Army-/C Corps, at 86,46 (Biyang)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-36 Ida x 15
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 34
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      153 casualties reported
         Squads: 7 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      15 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army-/B Corps ...
Also attacking 27th Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army-/C Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44 Tojo x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-44 Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet * 
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 8 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      27 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 18
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40E Warhawk x 5
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
No Allied losses
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS'~ with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 120 minutes
21st PS' with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 30
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei: 8 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x100 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 7
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 36
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 4 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 7 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 27th Chinese Army- Corps, at 86,46 (Biyang)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-36 Ida x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 29th Chinese Army-/A Corps ...
Also attacking 27th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 27th Chinese Army- Corps, at 86,46 (Biyang)
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
Also attacking 51st Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 11th War Area  ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Sub attack near Malita  at 80,93
 
Japanese Ships
      AO Kokuyo Maru #1
      AO Toei Maru #1
      AO Ken'yo Maru
      TB Kamo
 
Allied Ships
      SS Snapper~
 
SS Snapper~ launches 4 torpedoes at AO Kokuyo Maru #1
Snapper~ diving deep ....
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Sub attack near Balikpapan  at 64,97
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Fukuei Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXV, hits 2
 
SS KXV launches 2 torpedoes at PB Fukuei Maru
KXV bottoming out ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 27181 troops, 393 guns, 44 vehicles, Assault Value = 1545
 
Defending force 16697 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 425
 
Japanese ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      9 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    35th Division
    37th Division
    6th Division
    3rd Tank Regiment
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    9th Tank Regiment
    110th Division
    8th Armored Car Co 
    11th Tank Regiment
    11th Army
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 33072 troops, 618 guns, 262 vehicles, Assault Value = 1418
 
Defending force 61627 troops, 745 guns, 860 vehicles, Assault Value = 1088
 
Japanese ground losses:
      66 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      13 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    14th Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    21st Division
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    4th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    16th Naval Guard Unit
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    25th Army
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    5th Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    FMSV~ Brigade
    9th Indian Division
    SSVF~ Brigade
    12th Indian Brigade
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    *Malaya Command~ 
    Singapore Fortress
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Mysore Battalion
    109th RN Base Force
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    AHQ Far East~ 
    UK Civilians 
    III Indian 
    Singapore Base Force
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26456 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 905
 
Defending force 66476 troops, 998 guns, 418 vehicles, Assault Value = 2243
 
Japanese ground losses:
      29 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      76 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st PA Infantry Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    91st PA Infantry Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    41st PA Infantry Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    21st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    II Philippine Corps 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    Far East USAAF' 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Roxas (79,83)
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 4860 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 191
 
Defending force 70 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
 
Allied adjusted assault: 162 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 1 
 
Allied assault odds: 162 to 1 (fort level 0) 
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Roxas !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: 
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      86 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units destroyed 1
 
Assaulting units:
    61st PA Infantry Division
 
Defending units:
    1st Indpt Coy
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 17th, 1942

Highlights: Allied counter-attack at Manila

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Huzhou (W of Shanghai)
Ta-u-do is occupied by the Japanese (NE of Pegu)

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Japanese ships bombarded Wenchow and the IJAAF added bombs on the airfield, a handful of Hudson bombers attacked the bombardment force without success.
At Huzhu the 4th Guerilla Corps has been routed and forced to retreat to Liyang. This unit faces annihilation because it is surrounded by Japanese bases and forces.
At Tongbai, the IJA launched a shock attack and managed a favourable casualty rate.

PI:
The Allied force surprised with a deliberate attack at Manila, pitting 2200 raw AV against 900 raw AV of the two IJA divisions maintaining the siege.
However, adjusted AV favoured the Japanese force and the Allies suffered far heavier.

Malaya/Burma:
The Thai torpedo boats clashed again SW of Singers with single-ship TFs but scored few hits.
B-17s bombed Bengkalis, hitting oil centers. That is unfortunate, I will try to LRCAP from Kluang but when my opponent sees this, I risk another cap trap over Singers the following turn...

Full action report:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 17, 42
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TF 352 encounters mine field at Roi-Namur (132,114)
 
Japanese Ships
      AMc Asahi Maru
 
3 mines cleared
 
 
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Submarine attack near Tandjoengpinang  at 50,86
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-156
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston
 
AVD William B Preston is sighted by SS I-156
SS I-156 launches 2 torpedoes
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 49,85, Range 6,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      DD RTN Phra Ruang
      TB RTN Phuket
      TB RTN Chunphorn
      TB RTN Patani
      TB RTN Rayong
      TB RTN Surasdra
 
Allied Ships
      DD Van Ghent, Shell hits 1
 
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 3% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages DD Van Ghent at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages DD Van Ghent at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages DD Van Ghent at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages DD Van Ghent at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages DD Van Ghent at 11,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Singapore at 49,85, Range 1,000 Yards
 
Japanese Ships
      DD RTN Phra Ruang, Shell hits 1
      TB RTN Phuket
      TB RTN Chunphorn
      TB RTN Patani
      TB RTN Rayong
      TB RTN Surasdra
 
Allied Ships
      AVD William B Preston, Shell hits 3
 
Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 3% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Leader, RTN crosses the 'T'
TB RTN Rayong engages AVD William B Preston at 1,000 yards
TB RTN Surasdra engages AVD William B Preston at 1,000 yards
AVD William B Preston engages TB RTN Patani at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages AVD William B Preston at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD RTN Phra Ruang engages AVD William B Preston at 3,000 yards
TB RTN Chunphorn engages AVD William B Preston at 3,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
 
 
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Night Naval bombardment of Wenchow at 89,58
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Yakumo
      CA Izumo
      CA Iwate
      DD Yanagi
      DD Karii
      E Uji
      E Hashidate
      PG Sumida
      PG Atada'
      PG Saga
 
Allied ground losses:
      66 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Heavy Industry hits 1
Manpower hits 1
Fires 9
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
 
CA Yakumo firing at 86th Chinese Army~ Corps
CA Izumo firing at 88th Chinese Army Corps
CA Iwate firing at Wenchow 
DD Yanagi firing at 26th Chinese Army Corps
DD Karii firing at 26th Chinese Army Corps
E Uji firing at Wenchow 
E Hashidate firing at 26th Chinese Army Corps
PG Sumida firing at 100th Chinese Army- Corps
PG Atada' firing at 88th Chinese Army Corps
PG Saga firing at 100th Chinese Army- Corps
 
 
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ASW attack near Balikpapan  at 64,97
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Fukuei Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS KXV
 
SS KXV is sighted by escort
KXV bottoming out ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      42 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      11 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58 
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 21
      Ki-36 Ida x 21
      Ki-44 Tojo x 12
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
      Ki-36 Ida: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      20 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Army Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 32
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      7 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      30 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
       2 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 45th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Bengkalis , at 48,82 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 3
 
No Allied losses
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               City Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Bengkalis , at 48,82 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 7
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
Oil hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               City Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 14 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      22 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 16 damaged
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      28 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 14
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Wenchow at 89,59
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 6
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Iwate
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Foochow at 86,60
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      Hudson IIIa x 3
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
      xAKL Fuyukawa Maru
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 2000 feet * 
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Tongbai (85,47)
 
Japanese Shock attack
 
Attacking force 30722 troops, 393 guns, 261 vehicles, Assault Value = 1279
 
Defending force 16759 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 427
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 1538 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 689 
 
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2) 
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
 
Japanese ground losses:
      374 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 47 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
      Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 42 (2 destroyed, 40 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      1260 casualties reported
         Squads: 57 destroyed, 45 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
      Guns lost 22 (2 destroyed, 20 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    3TD 13th Tank Regiment
    3rd Tank Regiment
    110th Division
    35th Division
    9th Tank Regiment
    37th Division
    8th Armored Car Co 
    8th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2nd Ind Engineer Regiment
    11th Tank Regiment
    2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Mortar Battalion
    11th Army
    5th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
 
Defending units:
    45th Chinese Army- Corps
    41st Chinese Army- Corps
    39th Chinese Army-~ Corps
    75th Chinese Army Corps
    33rd Army Group 
 
 
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Ground combat at Huzhou (91,54)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 4562 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 204
 
Defending force 1875 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 46 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 7 
 
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Huzhou !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
 supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Allied ground losses:
      730 casualties reported
         Squads: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Units retreated 1
      Units destroyed 1
 
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
 
Assaulting units:
    17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
 
Defending units:
    4th Guerilla Corps
    #Administration 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 31900 troops, 606 guns, 262 vehicles, Assault Value = 1434
 
Defending force 61644 troops, 743 guns, 859 vehicles, Assault Value = 1096
 
Japanese ground losses:
      62 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      69 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    4th Tank Regiment
    21st Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    38th Division
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    16th Naval Guard Unit
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    25th Army
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    FMSV~ Brigade
    11th Indian Division
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    8th Australian Division
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    9th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    12th Indian Brigade
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    AHQ Far East~ 
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    III Indian 
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Singapore Base Force
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    1st Mysore Battalion
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    Singapore Fortress
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    UK Civilians 
    *Malaya Command~ 
    109th RN Base Force
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26453 troops, 488 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 904
 
Defending force 66605 troops, 999 guns, 417 vehicles, Assault Value = 2251
 
Japanese ground losses:
      54 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      95 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    91st PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    194th Tank Battalion
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    21st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    Provisional AT Grp 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    *USAFFE 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Far East USAAF' 
    II Philippine Corps 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    I Philippine Corps 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 60462 troops, 937 guns, 356 vehicles, Assault Value = 2241
 
Defending force 29251 troops, 488 guns, 370 vehicles, Assault Value = 899
 
Allied adjusted assault: 2035 
 
Japanese adjusted defense: 4113 
 
Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: 
 
Japanese ground losses:
      1292 casualties reported
         Squads: 6 destroyed, 110 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 37 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
      Guns lost 86 (10 destroyed, 76 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 24 (6 destroyed, 18 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      3268 casualties reported
         Squads: 52 destroyed, 426 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
         Engineers: 4 destroyed, 9 disabled
      Guns lost 53 (1 destroyed, 52 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 34 (4 destroyed, 30 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    11th PA Infantry Division
    Philippine Scout Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    51st PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    91st PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    II Philippine Corps 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
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Re: "An Albatross around my (bottle)neck" - LST vs Jansako (A)

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February 18th, 1942

Highlights: CVE Hosho sunk by sub, invasion of Java started

Bases lost or won:
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mae Pa (on the Thai-Burma frontier)
Batu Pahat is occupied by the Japanese

Japanese ships sunk:
Loss of CVE Hosho on Feb 18, 1942 is admitted - sunk by SS O16 near Donggala while escorting KB's oilers.

China / Korea / Manschukuo:
Wenchow bombed and bombarded, one P-40 damaged on the ground

Central Pacific Area:
A couple of naval guard units have been activated in the Home Islands, they will be shipped to garrison the Marshall Islands and Wake to secure them against raiding forces and easy grabs.

Southern Pacific Area:
Only IJN submarines and German blockade runners active in that area. I hope to be able to garrison the Tulagi area a bit more substantially before the Allies come knocking.

PI:
Manila bombed and bombarded as usual.

Malaya/Burma:
Benkalis hit again by B-17s, two more oil hits.
Singers hit as usual.
Three divisions and arty remaining at Singers, six other IDs plus tanks are moving up to Bangok in several waves, depending on packing time.

DEI:
Invasion of Java has started with two SNLF landing at Banjoewangi.

Australia/PNG:
Some subs have been sent to loiter off Sydney and Brisbane, hoping to catch something.

Other remarks:
The convoy system is pretty well established now - I'm running convoys between Bangkok, Saigon, Haiphong, Takao, Shanghai and Port Arthur as well as the Kuriles, all convoys maxed-out to match port sizes to keep the number of convoys as small as possible and the convoy size as large as possible in order to economise on escorts and present fewest possible targets. However, despite or probably due to this setup, resource levels in the Home Islands are dropping! I see too much shipping congestion at the main ports impacting loading/unloading times. Guess I will need to use smaller convoys and spread-out loading/unloading using smaller ports as well.

Full action report:

Code: Select all

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 18, 42
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ASW attack near Kendari-Staring Bay  at 70,107
 
Japanese Ships
      PB Fumi Maru #3
      PB Takunan Maru #2
 
Allied Ships
      SS O21
 
SS O21 is sighted by escort
O21 diving deep ....
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Tandjoengpinang  at 51,85
 
Japanese Ships
      DD RTN Phra Ruang
      TB RTN Phuket
 
Allied Ships
      SS Searaven~
 
SS Searaven~ launches 4 torpedoes at DD RTN Phra Ruang
Sub escapes detection
 
 
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Sub attack near Donggala  at 68,97
 
Japanese Ships
      CVE Hosho, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
      AO Tsurumi
      E Ishigaki
 
Allied Ships
      SS O16
 
SS O16 launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Hosho
O16 diving deep ....
E Ishigaki attacking submerged sub ....
E Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
E Ishigaki is out of ASW ammo
E Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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ASW attack near Suva  at 132,161
 
Japanese Ships
      SS I-23^
 
Allied Ships
      DD Helm
      DD Ralph Talbot
      DD Mugford
 
SS I-23^ is located by DD Helm
I-23^ diving deep ....
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 16
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77 
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      42 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104 
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A6M2 Zero-Reisen sweeping at 15000 feet
 
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 11
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 41st Chinese Army- Corps ...
Also attacking 39th Chinese Army-~ Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 45th Chinese Army- Corps, at 85,47 (Tongbai)
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-51a Sonia_ x 43
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51a Sonia_: 1 damaged
 
Allied ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      32 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      11 x Ki-51a Sonia_ bombing from 1000 feet * 
               Ground Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Also attacking 75th Chinese Army Corps ...
Also attacking 33rd Army Group  ...
Also attacking 45th Chinese Army- Corps ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on 51st Chinese Army Corps, at 94,46 (Mengyin)
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-30 Ann x 13
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 2000 feet
               Ground Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou x 41
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G3M2 Nell-Chukou: 14 damaged
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      23 x G3M2 Nell-Chukou bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 37
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 11 damaged
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-32 Mary x 15
      Ki-36 Ida x 15
      Ki-44 Tojo x 12
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
      Ki-36 Ida: 1 damaged
      Ki-36 Ida: 1 destroyed by flak
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      14 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 2000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  5 x 2x15 kg GP Bomb
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84 
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 20000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 2x250 kg GP Bombs
 
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Bengkalis , at 48,82 
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 7
 
No Allied losses
 
Oil hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               City Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet * 
               City Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
 
 
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ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay  at 66,74
 
Japanese Ships
      TB Kari
      xAK Azumasan Maru
      xAK Kaga Maru
      TB Kiji
 
Allied Ships
      SS Saury~
 
SS Saury~ launches 2 torpedoes at TB Kari
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kiji attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kiji is out of ASW ammo
TB Kiji is out of ASW ammo
TB Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Pre-Invasion action off Banjoewangi (57,107)
 
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
 
Japanese Ships
      CA Chokai
      DD Minekaze
      AMC Ukishima Maru
      DD Yukaze
 
Japanese ground losses:
      5 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      6 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
CA Chokai firing at Prajoeda Cdo 
DD Minekaze fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
 
 
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Amphibious Assault at Banjoewangi (57,107)
 
TF 101 troops unloading over beach at Banjoewangi, 57,107
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 31934 troops, 606 guns, 262 vehicles, Assault Value = 1380
 
Defending force 61628 troops, 743 guns, 857 vehicles, Assault Value = 1100
 
Japanese ground losses:
      33 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Allied ground losses:
      58 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
 
Assaulting units:
    21st Division
    38th Division
    4th Tank Regiment
    2TD 6th Tank Regiment
    1TD 1st Tank Regiment
    14th Tank Regiment
    5th Division
    2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment
    25th Ind Engineer Regiment
    2TD 7th Tank Regiment
    2TD 10th Tank Regiment
    55ID 55th Mountain Gun Regiment
    1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    25th Army
    10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
    3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
    26th Fld AA Gun Co 
    5th Mortar Battalion
    14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    21st Fld AA Gun Co 
    1st RF Gun Battalion
    18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    3rd Mortar Battalion
    Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
    44th Field AA Battalion
 
Defending units:
    8th Australian Division
    2nd Malay~ Battalion
    11th Indian Division
    1st Manchester Battalion
    SSVF~ Brigade
    3rd Cavalry Regiment
    2nd Gordons Battalion
    FMSV~ Brigade
    1st Malay~ Battalion
    2/17 Dogra Battalion
    9th Indian Division
    12th Indian Brigade
    2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    Singapore Fortress
    AHQ Far East~ 
    *Malaya Command~ 
    3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
    3rd Heavy~ AA Regiment
    Unit 24 ADC Sqdn 
    Malayan Air Wing~ 
    III Indian 
    1st Hyderabad Battalion
    1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
    UK Civilians 
    2nd Loyal Battalion
    Singapore Base Force
    22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
    109th RN Base Force
    1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
    113th RAF Adv Base Force /1
    1st Mysore Battalion
    2nd ISF Base Force /1
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 25416 troops, 486 guns, 307 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
 
Defending force 64127 troops, 1001 guns, 414 vehicles, Assault Value = 1889
 
Japanese ground losses:
      24 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Allied ground losses:
      65 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
Assaulting units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    14th' Army
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
Defending units:
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry Division
    71st PA Infantry Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    91st PA Infantry Division
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    51st PA Infantry Division
    194th Tank Battalion
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    Philippine Scout Division
    192nd Tank Battalion
    11th PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    II Philippine Corps 
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    *USAFFE 
    I Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    Provisional AT Grp 
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Mae Pa (57,56)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 3807 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 137
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 63 
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1 
 
Japanese assault odds: 63 to 1 (fort level 1) 
 
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mae Pa !!!
 
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
 
Assaulting units:
    4th RTA~ Division
 
 
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1194 troops, 29 guns, 85 vehicles, Assault Value = 1885
 
Defending force 28210 troops, 486 guns, 367 vehicles, Assault Value = 776
 
Assaulting units:
    192nd Tank Battalion
    2nd PA Constabulary Division
    31st PA Infantry/A Division
    Prov. USAAC Regiment
    194th Tank Battalion
    Prov. Naval Rifle Battalion
    Philippine Scout Division
    51st PA Infantry Division
    91st PA Infantry Division
    21st PA Infantry Division
    4th Marine~ Regiment
    71st PA Infantry Division
    1st PA Infantry Division
    41st PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/B Division
    11th PA Infantry Division
    102nd PA Infantry Division
    31st PA Infantry/C Division
    16th Naval Dist.~ 
    Provisional AT Grp 
    Mariveles USN Base Force
    I Philippine Corps 
    Far East USAAF' 
    II Philippine Corps 
    *USAFFE 
    86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion
    1st Marine AA Battalion
    200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment
    301st PA Field Artillery Regiment
 
Defending units:
    16th Division
    48th Division
    15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
    14th' Army
    2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    5th RF Gun Battalion
    9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
    2nd RF Gun Battalion
    2nd Mortar Battalion
    1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
    1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
    8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
    2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Banjoewangi (57,107)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 355 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
 
Defending force 2712 troops, 38 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 127
 
Assaulting units:
    Prajoeda Cdo 
 
Defending units:
    Kure 3rd SNLF
    Sasebo 3rd SNLF
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