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ORIGINAL: PzB

That would be the biggest understatement since Noah said "It's going to rain...." [:D]

[:D][:D][:D][:D]

By the way, another interesting piece of history. The first Spitfire arrived in India in summer 1943 and the first Spitfire victory on the Burma front was in 8 November 1943. It seems to me that again WITP is one year earlier than RL.

In November 1943, the few air battles above N Burma/E India opposed Ki-43-II to Hurricane and Mohawk Oscars were involved in the following battles:
on the 9th vs Mohawks, 1 Oscar lost
on the 14th vs B-24J, 4 Oscars and 3 B-24J lost
on the 16th, vs P-38J, no loss
on the 23rd, vs Hurricane, 1 Hurricane shot down (it was a swep by two Sentai, and 56 Hurri and 10 Spit scrambled... but most didn't contact the raiders, and only one damaged Oscar was claimed).
on the 24th, vs US bombers (no more details), 1 Oscar lost
on the 25th, vs P-51A, B-25, 3 or 4 P-51A lost
on the 27th, vs B-24, B-25, P-38 and P-51A, 1 Ki-43, 1 Ki-45 and 1 Ki-44 (only one available) against 4 P-51A, 3 B-24 and 2 P-38 shot down (all except 1 B-24 by Oscars)
on the 28th, vs B-24, B-25 and P-51A, 1 P-51A shot down
on the 28th, vs Hurricane and Spitfire, 1 Hurricane shot down
on the night of 28-29, vs Liberator, 1 Ki-43 shot down
on the 29th, vs Hurricane and Spitfire, no fighter loss (1 Ki-48 shot down)

In routine patrols Ki-43 also shot down during the month a Mosquito, a Beaufighter and a Dakota.

Two comments after that:
_ the Oscar (here Mark II) was not the awful sucker it is in WITP.
_ planes arriving far before their historical deployment date are not limited to the Allied side. The operationnal beginnings of the Ki-44 and Ki-61 were well into 1943, not during summer 1942.
_ on the other hand, i'm not sure that P-51A are available in WIP in fall 1943, it seems to me that the first P-51 will arrive in 1944... or maybe they are here but as A-36 Apaches.

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Yeah but its not just the aircraft PZB radar especially the improved CSP 1 has a huge impact on losses Japanese airframes arent bad and when flown by good pilots do ok but they cannot compete with the upgraded allied radar that extends 250 miles and give the allies huge advantages.

But I agree A2A is to bloody

In the case of this game, do units in China have this radar in November 1943 ?

By the way see the historical examples above, all Japanese raids were detected by (British) radar and 50-60 fighters scrambled and the result was one Oscar and one KI-48 lost in four raids (usually with a dozen bombers and between 6 and 20 escorts) while 2 Hurricanes were shot down in the meantime.

Hi, THe primary source for new units for non restricted HQ is China and Manchuria. I must pay PP to move such units.
Kwantung Army is currently 8700 AV (8000 required) And China has many units not present at start of game in addition to those present on Dec 7 1941. So yes I have drawn units from China but China has more units now then at start.

This is historical.  The Japanese system was when a formation was required by Southern Area Army (or one of the other non restricted HQ) a veteran unit was drawn from China or Kwantung Army and replaced by a newly created unit.
However I also assign a number of formations in China and Korea/Manchuria to objectives outside those areas just to clutter/confuse enemy intell.  (The 7th Ind Brigade remains in China, The 7th Mixed Brigade is now assigned to Southeast Fleet)
The most important transfers from my point of view have been the 1st and 3rd Armored Divisions transfered out of China. One to Burma Area Army and 1 to SAA.  (these units are only 3/4 as strong as a full strength infantry division but they move much faster and so form the "reaction" elements for their respective areas. )

I really wanted to see how my "new" fighters did. Needless to say I Now have reduced expectations for battles in the South.  I had counted on numbers making up for other weakness. It appears all numbers do is increase my loss to unacceptable levels.  (I pretty much had already learned this but wanted to know for sure. )
(This is the primary reason I have not offered battle in New Guinea. I had hoped replacing the OscarII with newer types and providing larger numbers would compensate.)

Japanese pilots on a whole are trained. There are many low trained pilots but they are scattered throughtout units and only 5 full strength and 4 Chutai have overall experiance below 55. (The lowest CV based group is 61 the highest 89)  I only conduct an operation of the size recently attempted in China when I have trained replacements available (and I end operations when I run out of replacements so that the units both begin and end trained and full strength. I did of course lose too many experianced pilots to be happy with the final result.

ORIGINAL: Mogami

Hi, THe primary source for new units for non restricted HQ is China and Manchuria. I must pay PP to move such units.
Kwantung Army is currently 8700 AV (8000 required) And China has many units not present at start of game in addition to those present on Dec 7 1941. So yes I have drawn units from China but China has more units now then at start.

This is historical. The Japanese system was when a formation was required by Southern Area Army (or one of the other non restricted HQ) a veteran unit was drawn from China or Kwantung Army and replaced by a newly created unit.
However I also assign a number of formations in China and Korea/Manchuria to objectives outside those areas just to clutter/confuse enemy intell. (The 7th Ind Brigade remains in China, The 7th Mixed Brigade is now assigned to Southeast Fleet)
The most important transfers from my point of view have been the 1st and 3rd Armored Divisions transfered out of China. One to Burma Area Army and 1 to SAA. (these units are only 3/4 as strong as a full strength infantry division but they move much faster and so form the "reaction" elements for their respective areas. )

Hi, I wasn't complaing about the relocation of units from China. I've no objections against this and you're correct, its completely historical. I only wanted to show you that China is both able and willing to mount offensives if you don't keep enough strength in China.

ORIGINAL: Mogami
I really wanted to see how my "new" fighters did. Needless to say I Now have reduced expectations for battles in the South. I had counted on numbers making up for other weakness. It appears all numbers do is increase my loss to unacceptable levels. (I pretty much had already learned this but wanted to know for sure. )
(This is the primary reason I have not offered battle in New Guinea. I had hoped replacing the OscarII with newer types and providing larger numbers would compensate.)

I think it was an error not to fight for the Eastern tip of New Guinea. A combination of airpower and light surface forces (CL and DD) could have given you some good results. The sheer amount of Fletcher class destroyers that the Allies receive will make surface operations more and more dangerous for you in 1944.

ORIGINAL: Mogami
Japanese pilots on a whole are trained. There are many low trained pilots but they are scattered throughtout units and only 5 full strength and 4 Chutai have overall experiance below 55. (The lowest CV based group is 61 the highest 89) I only conduct an operation of the size recently attempted in China when I have trained replacements available (and I end operations when I run out of replacements so that the units both begin and end trained and full strength. I did of course lose too many experianced pilots to be happy with the final result.

Matter of factly, I've lost track of certain IJN daitais (Tainan Daitai and others). I certainly wonder if you disbanded them for training purposes or if they're held back in reserve to fight my carrier aircraft. I've yet to test my Hellcats in battle.

ORIGINAL: AmiralLaurent

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Yeah but its not just the aircraft PZB radar especially the improved CSP 1 has a huge impact on losses Japanese airframes arent bad and when flown by good pilots do ok but they cannot compete with the upgraded allied radar that extends 250 miles and give the allies huge advantages.

But I agree A2A is to bloody

In the case of this game, do units in China have this radar in November 1943 ?

There are many radar devices (both SCR-270 and CPS-1) both in Chinese and USAAF base forces (China has no real supply problems in this game, thus I let the Chinese take replacements).

Nov 12th 1943

Recon and minelaying planes that targeted Rabaul met heavy A6M5 CAP over Rabaul (the airfield was hit and probably closed by a heavy B-24D raid the turn before) and search planes confirmed the presence of at least half a dozen TF's containing lots of CVs and BBs at Rabaul.

Seems that old Mogami finally came out of his hideout! I wonder what he's up to - ostensibly no sneak operation because he knows that Rabaul is reconned every turn. I expect a strike on Gili Gili or a naval bombardment in about two turns. Lots of B-25J are put on naval attack and P-38G/J on escort (the B-24D/J groups will stay at home, hitting KB with hundreds of them seems not right; maybe one group of B-24Js later if he puts hundreds of planes on CAP, but not more; kind of self-imposed houserule).

Another question is if he knows where my carriers currently are?

ORIGINAL: Kereguelen

Nov 12th 1943

Recon and minelaying planes that targeted Rabaul met heavy A6M5 CAP over Rabaul (the airfield was hit and probably closed by a heavy B-24D raid the turn before) and search planes confirmed the presence of at least half a dozen TF's containing lots of CVs and BBs at Rabaul.

Seems that old Mogami finally came out of his hideout! I wonder what he's up to - ostensibly no sneak operation because he knows that Rabaul is reconned every turn. I expect a strike on Gili Gili or a naval bombardment in about two turns. Lots of B-25J are put on naval attack and P-38G/J on escort (the B-24D/J groups will stay at home, hitting KB with hundreds of them seems not right; maybe one group of B-24Js later if he puts hundreds of planes on CAP, but not more; kind of self-imposed houserule).

Another question is if he knows where my carriers currently are?

Presence of KB was confirmed one day later. B-25J's from Port Morseby (escorted by P-38J's) managed to penetrate the heavy CAP over the Japanes carriers and sink one CVE, damaging two more.

The following days, KB stayed close to Rabaul. Allied command decided to set bombers on Naval Attack with range 6 (250lb bombs carried by B-25J's on extended range will not do much damage, basically a waste of planes and pilots, IMHO). Range 6 should be enough to hit a battleship or cruiser force if he decides to hit Gili Gili with a bombardment TF. Game date is now Nov 20th 1943.

I'm (again) confused by Mogami's style of operations[&:].

Anyway, if he comes too close to Gili Gili, his carriers will eat some bombs!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/21/43

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Day Air attack on Baker Island , at 94,92


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 38
PB4Y Liberator x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 56

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Day Air attack on TF at 60,92

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 207

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 70
P-38J Lightning x 70
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 27
B-24J Liberator x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 129 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 47 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 32 destroyed, 6 damaged
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryuho, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamagumo, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
CVL Shoho, Bomb hits 20, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 2, on fire
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Day Air attack on TF at 60,92

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 28

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 15
P-38J Lightning x 28
B-25J Mitchell x 54
B-24J Liberator x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 4 destroyed, 10 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 10, on fire
CV Akagi, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
CL Natori, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Tone, Bomb hits 2, on fire
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Ground combat at Dobodura

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1204 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Defending force 505 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6


Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/30/43

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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 19

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 69
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 18 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 18 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
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Day Air attack on Kiriwina Island , at 57,93


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Hudson I x 4
A-20G Havoc x 30


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
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Day Air attack on Baker Island , at 94,92


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 40
PB4Y Liberator x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 32
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,91


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 32
B-25J Mitchell x 36


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on TF at 87,92

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 25

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 267

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 14 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF at 87,92

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 26

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 36
F6F Hellcat x 267

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 26 destroyed

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/01/43

Landing was successful, forts reduced to '0' in first shock attack. One LST damaged by a mine. Marine Para bn landed at Apemama. But one invasion TF (carrying 2nd Marine Division) stayed behind (all orders were correct, they simply did not enter the invasion hex to unload).


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Naval bombardment of Tarawa, at 85,91

Allied Ships
CA Baltimore
BB Alabama
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
BB West Virginia

Japanese ground losses:
750 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 4
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TF 1145 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

TF 1145 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91


Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Tern
MSW Kingfisher
DD Hazelwood

Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1145
71 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Barker
LCI LCI-218
DD Harrison

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
1225 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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TF 1145 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

TF 1145 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91


Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Tern
MSW Kingfisher
DD Hutchins
DD Hazelwood
LST LST-447, Mine hits 1

Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1145
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
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TF 1150 encounters mine field at Tarawa (85,91)

TF 1150 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91


Allied Ships
MSW Whippoorwill
MSW Turkey
MSW Velocity
MSW Strive
MSW Sheldrake
MSW Chief
MSW Swallow
MSW Starling
MSW Skylark
AK Liberty Glo, Mine hits 1, on fire


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1150
59 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Whippoorwill, Shell hits 6
LCI LCI-21

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
629 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 72


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 64
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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Kiriwina Island , at 57,93


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Hudson I x 3
A-20G Havoc x 29


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
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Day Air attack on South Seas Det. , at 55,91


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 32
B-25J Mitchell x 63


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 85,91


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 207
TBM Avenger x 245


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 1


No Allied losses


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Ground combat at Tarawa

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4891 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 245

Defending force 37827 troops, 242 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 831



Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Tarawa

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 31897 troops, 242 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 830

Defending force 23564 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 245

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied max assault: 1264 - adjusted assault: 408

Japanese max defense: 163 - adjusted defense: 84

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
1518 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

Allied ground losses:
1384 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Vehicles lost 7


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Ground combat at Apamama

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 740 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

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

Allied max assault: 14 - adjusted assault: 5

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Apamama base !!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/02/43


Tarawa base captured, 2nd Marines did arrive this turn. Betties hit CA Quincy and 2 AK with torpedoes.

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Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1150
TF 1150 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91



Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Apamama (86,92)

Allied Ships
MSW Toowoomba
MSW Freemantle
MSW Pirie
MSW Whyalla

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Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1144
TF 1144 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91


4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1614 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Tarawa, 85,91, firing at TF 1150
TF 1150 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 85,91



Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 55


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 84


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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Baker Island , at 94,92


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 54
PB4Y Liberator x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 5 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 39

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Day Air attack on Tarawa , at 85,91


Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 86,91

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 2
F6F Hellcat x 254

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M2 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
F6F Hellcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Achilles
AK Alkaid, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 65
G4M1 Betty x 18
G4M2 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 34
F6F Hellcat x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 49 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed, 6 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 11 destroyed, 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 6 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Quincy, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Cetus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Caelum
CA New Orleans

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F6F Hellcat x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Carlson

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Tarawa

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4197 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Defending force 48893 troops, 285 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 1027



Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Tarawa

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 42903 troops, 285 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 1026

Defending force 21163 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Allied max assault: 1378 - adjusted assault: 1418

Japanese max defense: 127 - adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 48 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tarawa base !!!


Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
16404 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
946 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
Vehicles lost 8

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/03/43

CVL Ryuho sunk at Kavieng due to earlier damage. CV Kaga hit at Kavieng (was heavily damaged before). Tarawa secured, airfield will be operational next turn.
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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Apamama (86,92)

Allied Ships
MSW Whyalla
MSW Toowoomba
MSW Freemantle
MSW Pirie

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 63


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 78
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Day Air attack on Makin , at 85,89


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 6 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27

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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 19
N1K1-J George x 27

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 70
B-24J Liberator x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged
N1K1-J George: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 5 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 22, on fire, heavy damage

Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3

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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 5
N1K1-J George x 6

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 72
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-24D Liberator x 92

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 9 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga, Bomb hits 28, on fire, heavy damage
AR Asuka Maru, Bomb hits 2
AV Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Kenkon Maru, Bomb hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 93
Port hits 9
Port supply hits 4

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Day Air attack on Kiriwina Island , at 57,93


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Hudson I x 3
A-20G Havoc x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

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Day Air attack on Baker Island , at 94,92


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 41
PB4Y Liberator x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 55

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Ground combat at Tarawa

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2384 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

Defending force 67315 troops, 351 guns, 244 vehicles, Assault Value = 992



Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Tarawa

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 42163 troops, 306 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 991

Defending force 9481 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 95


Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

ORIGINAL: ADavidB

>> Maybe it is simply too easy to reduce
fortifications in places defended by large garrisons? Not sure about this...! <<

I've also wondered about the model for capture of cities - does the model assume that the Allies always surrender easily rather than stand and fight? What if one wants to mount a determined defense as the Allies? Large cities just do not seem to give any advantage to Allied forces on the defensive.

Dave Baranyi

It probably didn't help that Singapore's fortifications were primarily sea-facing and "Percy" was in charge.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/43


Probably the longest turn I've ever played. Combat replay took forever. Turn did not start that good, but in the end all went well for the Allies[:)] - nevertheless the appearance of his battleships and cruisers was a total surprise for me, even if they were spotted two turns before, I never expected him to strike.

The last (daylight) series of surface battles was fougth between Haruna and Hiei (who ended their movement in the same hex as my carriers) and my Surface TF that escorted my Carrier TFs.

The Allies eventually lost BB West Virginia and some destroyers, the IJN lost BBs Haruna, Hiei, Kirishima and some CA's and CL's.

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 4
BB Hiei, Shell hits 8, on fire
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 5, on fire
CA Atago, Shell hits 2
CA Maya, Shell hits 4
CA Chokai, Shell hits 3
CA Myoko, Shell hits 5
CA Haguro, Shell hits 2
CA Nachi, Shell hits 7
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 4
CL Oyodo, Shell hits 1
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 3
CL Oi
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Kazegumo
DD Makigumo
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Shell hits 6, on fire
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 11, on fire
BB Alabama
CA Baltimore, Shell hits 2
DD Bache, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
DD Eaton, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Philip, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Perkins
DD Smith, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Preston, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Reid

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Hiei, on fire
BB Kirishima, on fire
CA Atago
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Oyodo
CL Kitakami
CL Oi
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 2
DD Kazegumo, Shell hits 1
DD Makigumo
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio, Shell hits 1
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
PT PT-379
PT PT-380
PT PT-381
PT PT-382, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
PT PT-383

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Hiei, on fire
BB Kirishima, on fire
CA Atago
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Oyodo
CL Kitakami
CL Oi
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 1
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 1
DD Kazegumo
DD Makigumo
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
PT PT-491
PT PT-494
PT PT-496, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
PT PT-497
PT PT-545
PT PT-546
PT PT-547

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
OS2U-3 Kingfisher: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Hiei, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CA Atago, Shell hits 2
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Chokai, Shell hits 1
CA Myoko, Shell hits 1
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Oyodo
CL Kitakami
CL Oi
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Kazegumo
DD Makigumo
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
BB Arizona, Shell hits 2, on fire
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Alabama
CA Baltimore, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Philip, on fire
DD Perkins, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
DD Preston, on fire
DD Reid

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, on fire
BB Hiei, on fire
BB Kirishima, on fire, heavy damage
CA Atago
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Oyodo
CL Kitakami
CL Oi
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Kazegumo
DD Makigumo
DD Kagero
DD Kuroshio
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
PT PT-379
PT PT-380, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT PT-381, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT PT-383

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tarawa at 85,91

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CA Aoba
CA Furutaka
CA Kako
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Abukuma
CL Kuma
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Mutsuki
DD Kisaragi
DD Yuzuki

Allied Ships
PT PT-491
PT PT-494
PT PT-497
PT PT-545
PT PT-546, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
PT PT-547

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Sub attack at 82,86

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
SS Ray, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Rabaul , at 61,88


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 39


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
24 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86


Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-24J Liberator x 46


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamagumo, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AV Kenkon Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported

Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
43 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kiriwina Island , at 57,93


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
Hudson I x 4
A-20G Havoc x 31
B-25J Mitchell x 64


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Runway hits 11
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 7

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 60


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 1
CL Yura
CL Kuma
CA Mogami
CL Jintsu
CL Naka, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Furutaka
CA Suzuya
CL Abukuma, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Isuzu
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 229
SBD Dauntless x 263
TBM Avenger x 213


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 6, on fire
CL Kuma, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kako, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Isuzu, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Abukuma, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Mogami, Bomb hits 18, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hibiki, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ikazuchi
CL Yura, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mutsuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Akatsuki
CL Naka, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 83,89


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 14


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 16


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Isuzu, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akatsuki
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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 31
F6F Hellcat x 7
TBM Avenger x 32


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Torpedo hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
CL Isuzu, on fire, heavy damage
CL Abukuma, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 192
SBD Dauntless x 237
TBM Avenger x 152


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, on fire, heavy damage
CL Isuzu, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kisaragi
CL Abukuma, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mutsuki, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yuzuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Hibiki, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akatsuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tarawa at 85,91


Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Hiei, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 2
BB Indiana, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville, Shell hits 2
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, Shell hits 1, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
CA Minneapolis, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
CA Minneapolis, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
CA Minneapolis, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio, on fire

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna, and is sunk
BB Hiei, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio, on fire

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
CA Minneapolis, on fire
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat at 83,89

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuroshio, on fire

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Indiana
CA Minneapolis, on fire, heavy damage
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Nashville
DD Bagley
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Jarvis
DD Maury, on fire

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Sub attack at 82,86

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
SS Ray

Allied secondary operation to eliminate the garrison of Makin.

Not a single ship was lost, only some damaged LCI's and LST's, one damaged AK.

Allied assault odds were 226:1, garrison must have been out of supply (no wonder, they were subject to air bombardment for more than three months). Still a nice result for atoll combat. Allied forces were one Corps HQ, two divisions, one engineer regiment, one tank-destroyer battalion. Japanese forces were just two NLF's, two base forces, one construction battalion and one coastal gun regiment.

Could have taken Makin months earlier but hoped that Mogami would attempt to reinforce or evacuate the garrison.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/22/44

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Naval bombardment of Makin, at 85,89 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
1032 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2

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TF 1041 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

TF 1041 troops unloading over beach at Makin, 85,89


Allied Ships
MSW Strive
MSW Sheldrake
MSW Herald
MSW Heed
MSW Swallow
MSW Starling
MSW Skylark
DD Spence
DD Sigsbee

Coastal Guns at Makin, 85,89, firing at TF 1041
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI LCI-447, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Guest, Shell hits 1
CA New Orleans
LCI LCI-436, Shell hits 1, on fire
LCI LCI-332
LST LST-472, Shell hits 1
LST LST-466, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1301 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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TF 1041 encounters mine field at Makin (85,89)

TF 1041 troops unloading over beach at Makin, 85,89


Allied Ships
MSW Strive
MSW Sheldrake
MSW Herald
MSW Heed
MSW Swallow
MSW Starling
MSW Skylark
DD Spence
DD Sigsbee
AK Mauban, Mine hits 1

Coastal Guns at Makin, 85,89, firing at TF 1041
2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Raleigh


Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Makin, 85,89, firing at TF 1076
TF 1076 troops unloading over beach at Makin, 85,89


13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI LCI-217
DD Ammen
LST LST-451
CL Santa Fe

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1274 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Makin , at 85,89


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
F-5A Lightning x 2


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th Division, at 30,32


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 51


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
7 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 31,32


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 37


Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Special Base Force, at 54,84


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 29


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 43rd Naval Guard Unit, at 85,89


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F6F Hellcat x 10
F4U-1 Corsair x 5
B-24J Liberator x 110


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
62 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 7000 feet
48 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on 43rd Naval Guard Unit, at 85,89


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 24
B-24D Liberator x 18


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on 109th IJN Base Force, at 85,89


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 27
B-24D Liberator x 22


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on 134th IJNAF Base Force, at 59,90


Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 48
B-25J Mitchell x 64


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
64 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
48 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Haiphong , at 37,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed



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Ground combat at Makin

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2799 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 159

Defending force 38664 troops, 369 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 790


Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Makin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33084 troops, 369 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 790

Defending force 8389 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 159

Allied max assault: 1682 - adjusted assault: 904

Japanese max defense: 80 - adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 226 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied forces CAPTURE Makin base !!!


Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
743 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1246 casualties reported
Guns lost 56
Vehicles lost 5

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9th AF Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Makin by attrition!!!

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1st Coastal Gun Regiment Wiped Out at Makin by attrition!!!

Mog still uses the A6M2 Zero in 1944. Seems that he appreciates their long range. His raid came as a surprise, but my Corsairs did their job.

Allied subs are taking a steady toll, but I started my big sub offensive too late (I was simply too lazy earlier). Subs won't be the war winner in this game.

The big news is that we spotted a Japanese TF in the triangle between Wake-Makin-Johnston. Maybe some raiders hoping to disrupt my supply lanes for the CENTPAC offensive? Luckyly I've some carriers on hand and should be able to find out.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/25/44

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Sub attack at 40,72

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

Allied Ships
SS Grenadier

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TF 1060 encounters mine field at Gasmata (59,90)

TF 1060 troops unloading over beach at Gasmata, 59,90


Allied Ships
MSW Stawell
MSW Shepparton
MSW Lismore
MSW Launceton
MSW Katoomba
MSW Kapunda
APD Rathburne
DD Stanly, Mine hits 1, on fire


Allied ground losses:
441 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 42,50

Japanese Ships
TK Kaijo Maru
AK Kunitama Maru
AK Yoko Maru
AK Sikisan Maru
AK Bingo Maru
MSW W.27
MSW W.21
DD Oboro
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS Billfish

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
B-24J Liberator x 46


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
43 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 42


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shortlands , at 63,93


Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 48


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
48 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on 18th Division, at 30,32


Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 49


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
12 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
7 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Engineer Regiment, at 29,33


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 47


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
178 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
47 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Amphibious Brigade, at 54,84


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 26


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 154th IJN Base Force, at 85,89


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 16
B-25J Mitchell x 28
B-24D Liberator x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
27 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 134th IJNAF Base Force, at 59,90


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 12


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Makin at 85,89

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 51
G4M2 Betty x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 28 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Day Star

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Gasmata , at 59,90


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Makin at 85,89

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M2 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 39

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 2 damaged


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Ground combat at Makin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15877 troops, 200 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 706

Defending force 5600 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 94


Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/26/44

Okay, found out about Mog's TF. Actually a bunch of TF's. Did not really expect action this turn, but then all my Carrier TF's reacted to enemy carriers - even the CVE TF's that only went along to guard my Replenishment TF. All Carrier TF's ended in the same hex after the reaction move. Thus US Forces included 7 CV's, 9 CVL's and 11 CVE's in six Air Combat TF's. They met 9 Japanese CV's (if I did count correctly, only six CV's were hit but it seems that there were more Japanese planes present) and at least one CVE (ostensibly guarding his Replenishment TF). Result was a complete slaughter, about 600 Japanese planes were shot down, US losses were less than 100. There was virtually no Japanese CAP in the afternoon phase. He'll probably loose 5-6 CV's, the BB Kongo and the CVE. Not a single Allied ship was hit (all US fighters were on CAP/Escort 50% providing a CAP of 214 F6F Hellcats, 52 FM-2 Wildcat and 12 F4U-1D). Next turn we'll try to pursue!

Elsewhere, Gasmata was captured by the 30th Australian Brigade and one more unit at Makin surrendered.


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ASW attack at 48,48

Japanese Ships
PG Saiko Maru
PG Kamitsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grunion

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Day Air attack on Haiphong , at 37,38


Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 16


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3
B-24J Liberator x 41


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
21 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rabaul , at 61,88


Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24D Liberator x 45


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 71

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
18 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86


Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 41


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
38 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shortlands , at 63,93


Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-24J Liberator x 42


Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
39 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on 15th Mortar Battalion, at 29,33


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 39


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
39 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 18th Division, at 30,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 14

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 3 destroyed, 12 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
11 x Liberator VI bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Special Base Force, at 54,84


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 51


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
51 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Ind. Mixed Regiment, at 54,85


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
16 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 154th IJN Base Force, at 85,89


Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
SB2C Helldiver x 16
B-25J Mitchell x 49


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
16 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
36 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 134th IJNAF Base Force, at 59,90


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 10


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 134th IJNAF Base Force, at 59,90


Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 36


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-24D Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2-N Rufe x 9
A6M5 Zeke x 132

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 53
F6F Hellcat x 186
F4U-1D Corsair x 12
SBD Dauntless x 64
SB2C Helldiver x 64
TBM Avenger x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2-N Rufe: 9 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 127 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 7 destroyed, 8 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 28 destroyed, 16 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed
SBD Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 18 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 14, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CV Taiho, Bomb hits 16, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 18
TBM Avenger x 18


Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CV Aso
DD Nowaki

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 18
SB2C Helldiver x 31
TBM Avenger x 18


Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
TBM Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Unyo, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AO Ondo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 93,80

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 52
F6F Hellcat x 214
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 12 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 22 destroyed
B6N Jill: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 93,80

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 89
D4Y Judy x 169
B6N Jill x 112

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 52
F6F Hellcat x 214
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 89 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 128 destroyed
B6N Jill: 112 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 10 destroyed, 11 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 93,80

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8
D4Y Judy x 27
B6N Jill x 18

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 24
F6F Hellcat x 100
F4U-1D Corsair x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 27 destroyed
B6N Jill: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Gasmata , at 59,90


Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 1


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78


Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 42
F6F Hellcat x 148
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
SBD Dauntless x 45
SB2C Helldiver x 74
TBM Avenger x 141


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 7 destroyed, 18 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 17, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CV Soryu, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
CV Aso, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 15
SBD Dauntless x 33
TBM Avenger x 27


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 94,78


Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 14
SBD Dauntless x 33
TBM Avenger x 18


Allied aircraft losses
SBD Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Hiryu, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Arashi
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 3, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 93,80

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 29

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 41
F6F Hellcat x 170
F4U-1D Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 23 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged


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Ground combat at Makin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17560 troops, 224 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 716

Defending force 5497 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 93


Japanese ground losses:
457 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Gasmata

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 4233 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 107

Defending force 440 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied max assault: 224 - adjusted assault: 402

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 402 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Gasmata base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
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6th NLF Wiped Out at Makin by attrition!!!