Racing the Sunrise: RA 4.0--Japanese Side
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Hmmm...
Combat Report
April 19, 1942
A serious development occurs as planes are now flying out of Cocos Isle. This development costs me a minor ship and might cost me a major one. Gonna have to deal with that!
North Pacific
No big deal.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut Strike Force and CV Escort pass north of Baker. Recon tells me that Baker is empty and Canton only has one unit in it. This is a serious mistake. With me wrapped up in Australia, Lew should have been filling these places up with defense forces. I shall task the SNLF Brigades at Tabiteau to grab Canton and I'll send a Fast TF to grab Baker. This should make him concerned about the area and distract him some.
South Pacific
Nada
Australia
NW Area
My two TK Reg and 65th Brigade are closing in on their target. No aerial activity since I stung those B-25/B-26 a few days ago.
Western Area
Troops moving out for Albany, Kalgoorlie, and other points.
Southern Area
Troops fanning out EVERYWHERE to speed the process. Am finding out the garrison requirements are more then I planned. This may cause some serious issues down the road. Think I will buy out a batch of the Chinese Reinforcement Brigades we get to provide the troops needed.
Eastern Area
Action here:
Bowen gets attacked by the 14th ID and scores a 1-1 (164-131) and drops the Forts to ZERO. Order a BB Bombardment and two Sentai of Bombers to hit the troops there in conjunction with a Shock Attack for tomorrow. SHOULD be enough to grab the base.
Rockhampton EASILY holds against the 1st Aust ID and two Aussie Brigades. The attack scores a 1-9 against my boys with 232 Japanese Cas and 1223 Australian. The troops were hit with BB Fuso and a CA plus about 80 Bombers earlier prior to the attack. Now it is MY turn. Order the garrison to attack!
95,160 (West of Brisbane) is taken in a 9-1 attack.
DEI
Cocos provides a wealth of combat information this day. The night sees Atago and Chokai with 4 DD swing into the area and fight 3 DDs. Fairly useless fight with not much happening. The TF then tangles with DD Napier and sinks it. The bombardment goes off well and I am somewhat taken a back to see P-38s, Hurricanes, F4Fs, Blenheims, Swords destroyed. Wow. Quite the aircraft collection. The TF doesn't get far enough away and gets jumped by 5 Fighters, 3 SBD, and 13 TB. No Torps thankfully but they do plaster Atago with 3 500lb and 2 1,000lb bombs. *#%@! Looks REALLY bad: 77 Sys, 39 Flot, 9 Eng. Order her to get to Christmas Isle since it can easily be done in 2 days at cruise instead of 3 days to Oosthaven. Already have a Nvl HQ at Christmas. Doubt if she will make it. CRAP! Have a second TF of 2 CA and 5 DD set to bombard the Island tomorrow.
Time to get serious here. Soryu is done tomorrow. She will meet-up with Zuiho and head south to set-up a CAP Trap and destroy those TB.
Burma
Katha is attacked and a 1-1 (119-87 drops Forts to ZERO. I am badly disorganized by the attack so the ID needs to rest a few days and then we'll take the base. Two TK Reg move in to cut the road tomorrow so that will force a retreat into the Jungle.
China
Lots of troop movement.
SS Ops
Have 3 attacks that all miss. Doesn't often happen!
Engineering
Etorofu goes to AF-2
Reinforcements
A Large AO is finished in Nagasaki: NICE!
CVs:
Zuiho converts a 12 plane Kate unit to 27 while at Manila.
Order Hiryu to leave Sydney and head for Soerabaja. We'll link CarDiv2 with Zuiho and have an effective Striking Force.
Kaga and Shokaku are about 50% of the way from NZ to Sydney.
That's the news!
April 19, 1942
A serious development occurs as planes are now flying out of Cocos Isle. This development costs me a minor ship and might cost me a major one. Gonna have to deal with that!
North Pacific
No big deal.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut Strike Force and CV Escort pass north of Baker. Recon tells me that Baker is empty and Canton only has one unit in it. This is a serious mistake. With me wrapped up in Australia, Lew should have been filling these places up with defense forces. I shall task the SNLF Brigades at Tabiteau to grab Canton and I'll send a Fast TF to grab Baker. This should make him concerned about the area and distract him some.
South Pacific
Nada
Australia
NW Area
My two TK Reg and 65th Brigade are closing in on their target. No aerial activity since I stung those B-25/B-26 a few days ago.
Western Area
Troops moving out for Albany, Kalgoorlie, and other points.
Southern Area
Troops fanning out EVERYWHERE to speed the process. Am finding out the garrison requirements are more then I planned. This may cause some serious issues down the road. Think I will buy out a batch of the Chinese Reinforcement Brigades we get to provide the troops needed.
Eastern Area
Action here:
Bowen gets attacked by the 14th ID and scores a 1-1 (164-131) and drops the Forts to ZERO. Order a BB Bombardment and two Sentai of Bombers to hit the troops there in conjunction with a Shock Attack for tomorrow. SHOULD be enough to grab the base.
Rockhampton EASILY holds against the 1st Aust ID and two Aussie Brigades. The attack scores a 1-9 against my boys with 232 Japanese Cas and 1223 Australian. The troops were hit with BB Fuso and a CA plus about 80 Bombers earlier prior to the attack. Now it is MY turn. Order the garrison to attack!
95,160 (West of Brisbane) is taken in a 9-1 attack.
DEI
Cocos provides a wealth of combat information this day. The night sees Atago and Chokai with 4 DD swing into the area and fight 3 DDs. Fairly useless fight with not much happening. The TF then tangles with DD Napier and sinks it. The bombardment goes off well and I am somewhat taken a back to see P-38s, Hurricanes, F4Fs, Blenheims, Swords destroyed. Wow. Quite the aircraft collection. The TF doesn't get far enough away and gets jumped by 5 Fighters, 3 SBD, and 13 TB. No Torps thankfully but they do plaster Atago with 3 500lb and 2 1,000lb bombs. *#%@! Looks REALLY bad: 77 Sys, 39 Flot, 9 Eng. Order her to get to Christmas Isle since it can easily be done in 2 days at cruise instead of 3 days to Oosthaven. Already have a Nvl HQ at Christmas. Doubt if she will make it. CRAP! Have a second TF of 2 CA and 5 DD set to bombard the Island tomorrow.
Time to get serious here. Soryu is done tomorrow. She will meet-up with Zuiho and head south to set-up a CAP Trap and destroy those TB.
Burma
Katha is attacked and a 1-1 (119-87 drops Forts to ZERO. I am badly disorganized by the attack so the ID needs to rest a few days and then we'll take the base. Two TK Reg move in to cut the road tomorrow so that will force a retreat into the Jungle.
China
Lots of troop movement.
SS Ops
Have 3 attacks that all miss. Doesn't often happen!
Engineering
Etorofu goes to AF-2
Reinforcements
A Large AO is finished in Nagasaki: NICE!
CVs:
Zuiho converts a 12 plane Kate unit to 27 while at Manila.
Order Hiryu to leave Sydney and head for Soerabaja. We'll link CarDiv2 with Zuiho and have an effective Striking Force.
Kaga and Shokaku are about 50% of the way from NZ to Sydney.
That's the news!
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April 20, 1942
Combat Report
April 20, 1942
In another SLOOOOW game we have some major action here.
North Pacific
Calm.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut TF is spotted NE of Canton. Decide to continue moving east and we'll see if US Air Search keeps track of the two TFs.
South Pacific
A BB, CL, and 4 DD refuel at Koumac and then head west to Soerabaja. Fuso will link-up with Nagato and Mutsu to help put the hurt on Cocos.
Am redeploying SS that were near Australia to the Pago Pago and Christmas Isle arena.
Australia
NW Australia
Troops driving on Tennant Creek.
Western Australia
We are clearing the mines out of Perth. Two MSW and 2 PC are doing that. One of those PCs unfortunately acts as a true minesweeper and SINKS!
Southern Australia
Big hex-taking round as troops continue to hammer Aussie forces. Took the following hexes: 79,169 (near Ballarat), 77,163 (East of Adelaide), 85,168 (West of Canberra), 81,169 (NE of Melbourne).
Only negative is my TK Reg at Broken Hill given kicked out by an Aussie Brigade with a strong 13-1 result. Oooops.
Sydney sees a strike come in of 6 Liberators. They are met by 42 Fighters who don't do squat, however, the 3 heavy AA units (with 88MM guns) so manage to shoot down THREE of them! NICE!
Shipping is spotted SW of Tanzania so my two CVs divert West to go get them a little something-something.
Eastern Australia
Bowen is nailed by two Sentai of Bombers. I forgot to order my troops to attack so they will do that tomorrow. A BB will bombard the hex adding its weight to the Sallys.
Rockhampton: After two Sentai of bombers hit the troops here, the Japanese launch a Deliberate Attack that nets a strong 3-1 result. Japanes loss 1,028 troops while the Aussies lose nearly 4,000. Scratch the 1st Aust ID and two Brigades!
DEI
Those 4 bombs hitting Atago prove to be fatal as I lose my first CA of the war. CRAP!
Cocos is still hit by CAs Mikuma and Ashigara, CL Tama, and 4 DD. They fight past 3 very tough DDs, sink an AKL, and PLASTER the AF. The bombardment destroys 8 Blenheim, 2 SBD, 1 Hurricane, and 1 TBD. It hurts enough that no aerial response flies from the base this day.
CVs
Zuiho re-sizes another Kate group from 12 to 27 planes at Manila.
CV Soryu is complete, forms-up with a CS, 2 CA, and 5 DDs heading for Manila. She will link-up with Zuiho and head for Soerabaja where Ryujo should be waiting.
Am finally getting my CVs and CVLs out of the paint-and-body shop!
Reinforcements
Gain the services of a large TK and a modern LSD.
April 20, 1942
In another SLOOOOW game we have some major action here.
North Pacific
Calm.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut TF is spotted NE of Canton. Decide to continue moving east and we'll see if US Air Search keeps track of the two TFs.
South Pacific
A BB, CL, and 4 DD refuel at Koumac and then head west to Soerabaja. Fuso will link-up with Nagato and Mutsu to help put the hurt on Cocos.
Am redeploying SS that were near Australia to the Pago Pago and Christmas Isle arena.
Australia
NW Australia
Troops driving on Tennant Creek.
Western Australia
We are clearing the mines out of Perth. Two MSW and 2 PC are doing that. One of those PCs unfortunately acts as a true minesweeper and SINKS!
Southern Australia
Big hex-taking round as troops continue to hammer Aussie forces. Took the following hexes: 79,169 (near Ballarat), 77,163 (East of Adelaide), 85,168 (West of Canberra), 81,169 (NE of Melbourne).
Only negative is my TK Reg at Broken Hill given kicked out by an Aussie Brigade with a strong 13-1 result. Oooops.
Sydney sees a strike come in of 6 Liberators. They are met by 42 Fighters who don't do squat, however, the 3 heavy AA units (with 88MM guns) so manage to shoot down THREE of them! NICE!
Shipping is spotted SW of Tanzania so my two CVs divert West to go get them a little something-something.
Eastern Australia
Bowen is nailed by two Sentai of Bombers. I forgot to order my troops to attack so they will do that tomorrow. A BB will bombard the hex adding its weight to the Sallys.
Rockhampton: After two Sentai of bombers hit the troops here, the Japanese launch a Deliberate Attack that nets a strong 3-1 result. Japanes loss 1,028 troops while the Aussies lose nearly 4,000. Scratch the 1st Aust ID and two Brigades!
DEI
Those 4 bombs hitting Atago prove to be fatal as I lose my first CA of the war. CRAP!
Cocos is still hit by CAs Mikuma and Ashigara, CL Tama, and 4 DD. They fight past 3 very tough DDs, sink an AKL, and PLASTER the AF. The bombardment destroys 8 Blenheim, 2 SBD, 1 Hurricane, and 1 TBD. It hurts enough that no aerial response flies from the base this day.
CVs
Zuiho re-sizes another Kate group from 12 to 27 planes at Manila.
CV Soryu is complete, forms-up with a CS, 2 CA, and 5 DDs heading for Manila. She will link-up with Zuiho and head for Soerabaja where Ryujo should be waiting.
Am finally getting my CVs and CVLs out of the paint-and-body shop!
Reinforcements
Gain the services of a large TK and a modern LSD.
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April 20, 1942
Here is the Rockhampton Screenshot:
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A Note...
Got the next turn from Lew and fired it right back to him but before I do the update, I thought I might Post his note in the email:
"March and April has been brutal. Time to attack. HEHE"
If he WANTS to then life could be interesting and FUN!
"March and April has been brutal. Time to attack. HEHE"
If he WANTS to then life could be interesting and FUN!
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RE: A Note...
Also...
I have been hitting Cocos and I keep running into fragments of Enter[rise's Air Group. Wonder if there is a chance that I actually SANK her. My Ship's Lost log states that CV Saratoga sank in the IO. Wonder if I bagged the Big E? Hmmmm...
I have been hitting Cocos and I keep running into fragments of Enter[rise's Air Group. Wonder if there is a chance that I actually SANK her. My Ship's Lost log states that CV Saratoga sank in the IO. Wonder if I bagged the Big E? Hmmmm...
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April 22, 1942
Combat Report
April 22, 1942
Lew keeps popping off about some plan titled 'Alpha.' I think he is trying to do a head fake as things collapse in Australia. While totally focused on Australia, I do continue working to build the perimeter and seek to cause 'distractions' wherever I can.
North Pacific
Get two of the small SNLF Coy units at Paramushiro Jima. Though they only have a combat strength of about 20, they are useful since they only account for about 500 in stacking. Order one to each of the Kuriles SW of PJ. Need some strength there so there aren't any freebies if he comes this way. Got a big reinforcement for the north in about a week. When it appears I shall re-order things up in the region.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut TFs are spotted two day in a row passing Canton. Don't like that. Order them to return. Will seek a differing route trying to skirt those PBYs. Might refuel at Jaliut and then move NE and shoot between the Johnston and Palymra Gap. Have got a whole bunch of small supply, troop, and fuel convoys moving to bases in this region trying to prep for the Line Islands Operation.
South Pacific
Had an Allied STF sweep into Norfolk Island. My pair of little AKL (unloading supplies) dodge them and shall return to continue off-loading. Begin to reinforce this area with aircraft no longer needed in Australia. Will be pulling two large Daitai of Zeros, two of Betty/Nell, and some Air Search.
Australia
NW Australia
I have a TK Reg enter the Tennant Creek hex and it is kicked out by the Aust 1st ID and 1st Brigade. Good to know they are there. I am pounding the 2nd ID NW of TC so that just leaves the 3rd ID unaccounted for. Have decided to pull the two TK Reg back a bit and meet-up with the 65th Brig. Once combined the whole stack will move south.
West Australia
Am about to take Albany and Esperance. Troops advancing on Kalgoorlie.
South Australia
Lots of troops movement. I've got nearly 150 AK--AP in Sydney. Resources are getting low in the Home Islands so I load-up 30+ AK with Aussie Resources and send them to Truk then home and into the supply system.
Kaga and Shokaku sink an AP south of Tanzania. CVs ordered home to Sydney.
Eastern Australia
Am shocked to see 21 B-17 arrive over the skies of Rockhampton. Theya ttack the AF and destroy a total of eight Sally--Zero. Place CAP over the town and see if he comes back tomorrow.
Order a bunch of Australian attacks for tomorrow. Am beginning to get troops into the hinterland and we'll see how long it takes to finish this off.
DEI
Cocos is attacked by 27 Nells who seek to commit suicide against 14 Fighters flying CAP. Lose 8 Nells and do no damage. Grrr... SS Hunting here has a good day though.
Form 3-4 little TF to haul Con Bn and Engineers to the west side of Sumatra. Will be dropping off 7 of these units at Sibolga, Padang, and another spot along the coast. Got to make sure the Forts are built up in case he comes from this direction.
CVs Soryu and Zuiho link-up at Manila and head for Soerabaja. They have a CS, 2 CA, 2 CL, and 11 DD in the TF.
Burma
North of Katha I have two TK Reg cut the road between there and Myitkyina. Order the 4th ID to blast the enemy out of Katha and into the jungle.
China
85,46 sees failed Japanese attack (1-2)
83,49 (S of Ichang) sees failed Chinese Shock Attack (1-2)
SS Ops
I-158 sinks AK Hermion at Cocos
I-157 sinks AKL Buijskes at Cocos
Have formed all four Japanese ML SS to drop off 160 mines at Cocos. Why Lew hasn't mined this is a mystery to me but I'll do this fast.
Engineering
Christmas Isle IO AF-1
Lord Howe Isle AF-3
April 22, 1942
Lew keeps popping off about some plan titled 'Alpha.' I think he is trying to do a head fake as things collapse in Australia. While totally focused on Australia, I do continue working to build the perimeter and seek to cause 'distractions' wherever I can.
North Pacific
Get two of the small SNLF Coy units at Paramushiro Jima. Though they only have a combat strength of about 20, they are useful since they only account for about 500 in stacking. Order one to each of the Kuriles SW of PJ. Need some strength there so there aren't any freebies if he comes this way. Got a big reinforcement for the north in about a week. When it appears I shall re-order things up in the region.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut TFs are spotted two day in a row passing Canton. Don't like that. Order them to return. Will seek a differing route trying to skirt those PBYs. Might refuel at Jaliut and then move NE and shoot between the Johnston and Palymra Gap. Have got a whole bunch of small supply, troop, and fuel convoys moving to bases in this region trying to prep for the Line Islands Operation.
South Pacific
Had an Allied STF sweep into Norfolk Island. My pair of little AKL (unloading supplies) dodge them and shall return to continue off-loading. Begin to reinforce this area with aircraft no longer needed in Australia. Will be pulling two large Daitai of Zeros, two of Betty/Nell, and some Air Search.
Australia
NW Australia
I have a TK Reg enter the Tennant Creek hex and it is kicked out by the Aust 1st ID and 1st Brigade. Good to know they are there. I am pounding the 2nd ID NW of TC so that just leaves the 3rd ID unaccounted for. Have decided to pull the two TK Reg back a bit and meet-up with the 65th Brig. Once combined the whole stack will move south.
West Australia
Am about to take Albany and Esperance. Troops advancing on Kalgoorlie.
South Australia
Lots of troops movement. I've got nearly 150 AK--AP in Sydney. Resources are getting low in the Home Islands so I load-up 30+ AK with Aussie Resources and send them to Truk then home and into the supply system.
Kaga and Shokaku sink an AP south of Tanzania. CVs ordered home to Sydney.
Eastern Australia
Am shocked to see 21 B-17 arrive over the skies of Rockhampton. Theya ttack the AF and destroy a total of eight Sally--Zero. Place CAP over the town and see if he comes back tomorrow.
Order a bunch of Australian attacks for tomorrow. Am beginning to get troops into the hinterland and we'll see how long it takes to finish this off.
DEI
Cocos is attacked by 27 Nells who seek to commit suicide against 14 Fighters flying CAP. Lose 8 Nells and do no damage. Grrr... SS Hunting here has a good day though.
Form 3-4 little TF to haul Con Bn and Engineers to the west side of Sumatra. Will be dropping off 7 of these units at Sibolga, Padang, and another spot along the coast. Got to make sure the Forts are built up in case he comes from this direction.
CVs Soryu and Zuiho link-up at Manila and head for Soerabaja. They have a CS, 2 CA, 2 CL, and 11 DD in the TF.
Burma
North of Katha I have two TK Reg cut the road between there and Myitkyina. Order the 4th ID to blast the enemy out of Katha and into the jungle.
China
85,46 sees failed Japanese attack (1-2)
83,49 (S of Ichang) sees failed Chinese Shock Attack (1-2)
SS Ops
I-158 sinks AK Hermion at Cocos
I-157 sinks AKL Buijskes at Cocos
Have formed all four Japanese ML SS to drop off 160 mines at Cocos. Why Lew hasn't mined this is a mystery to me but I'll do this fast.
Engineering
Christmas Isle IO AF-1
Lord Howe Isle AF-3
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RE: April 22, 1942
Cocos Island - Form three or more sub "wolfpacks" to patrol three different lines of possible approach. Each "pack" will have a Glen equipped sub, two or three fleet I-boats, and possibly far enough away from PBY search.
They will be between Cocos and 1) western map edge (Cape Town); 2) Diego Garcia; 3) Colombo. Need to find out where his ships are coming from, IMO.
They will be between Cocos and 1) western map edge (Cape Town); 2) Diego Garcia; 3) Colombo. Need to find out where his ships are coming from, IMO.
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Good thinking Michael. Have already got 6 boats deployed there but...
I have been pulling Ro- and I-Boats from the Australia area since he has no Ports left to speak of. 8-10 are each headed for Soerabaja or Jaliut as the case warrants. The Soerabaja boats are getting quick repair work from the shipyards there.
Notice that Christmas Isle IO went to AF-1 last turn. I've got enough engineers present for it to bump up to 2 pretty fast. Need that so I can Sweep and attack from a much closer range.
I have been pulling Ro- and I-Boats from the Australia area since he has no Ports left to speak of. 8-10 are each headed for Soerabaja or Jaliut as the case warrants. The Soerabaja boats are getting quick repair work from the shipyards there.
Notice that Christmas Isle IO went to AF-1 last turn. I've got enough engineers present for it to bump up to 2 pretty fast. Need that so I can Sweep and attack from a much closer range.
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RE: April 22, 1942
Hi John - I haven't posted here in a while but have been following your progress. Just want to say thanks for the AAR. Really fun stuff for JFBs to read.
Reagrds, Paul
Reagrds, Paul
4-23-42
Combat Report
April 23, 1942
Solid round for the Japanese this day with movement occurring on multiple fronts.
North Pacific
No developments.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut Strike Force will make Port tomorrow. Have an AO TF present and will refuel immediately from them and disband for some system repair work.
CV Hiyo shall be completed within 30 days and will join up with Junyo and Nisshin to form a CV TF.
Fuel is now an issue in the Pacific. The stockpile I had created from continuous TK roundtrips to Truk is about gone. I've moved roughly 50,000 to the Marshalls and have 60,000 headed to Sydney. The cupboard is bare after that. The 6-7 AOs and 4 TKs I have in the Truk--Marshalls area are being sent to Babeldoap where I've stocked 150,000 fuel. That will be shipped east. Should take about two roundtrips to get it where needed.
South Pacific
Stuff moving but no real news. Should note that Hiryu refuels at Koumac and departs for Soerabaja. She will join-up with Zuiho and Soryu to form a fast CV TF that will clear the shipping from around Cocos.
Australia
NW Australia
No developments
Western Australia
Attack Esperance and get a 2-1. The Forts drop from 2-0 and we'll take the base tomorrow.
Will take Albany tomorrow with a TK Reg.
Unloaded some fuel and about 20,000 supply at Perth.
Southern Australia
Hex 78,163 (NW Mildura) taken in a 276-1 attack
Hex 82,169 (NE of Melbourne taken in a 99-1 attack
Several attacks scheduled for tomorrow.
Eastern Australia
Sweep Bowen with 27 Zero and shot down 4 fighters.
Rockhampton is hit by 21 B-17. They are met by 18-23 Zero and a bunch get shot up. The bombers destroy a Zero and a Sally on the ground.
Lew has been inflicting little nicks on my bombers. Today he flew LR CAP from Emerald and caught 39 Sally with 9 Fighters. I lost 8 bombers. Annoying and very good tactics by Lew. I don't understand how he is replacing lost aircraft right now as I have every major base in Australia...
Burma
Katha is hit with a Shock Attack that just BARELY misses (264-143) a 2-1 result. Will rest the ID and then try again in 2-3 days.
Am about to land a TK Reg at Akyab. The base in undefended so I shall grab it to protect the left flank.
DEI
Have added about 30 AK to the resources TF's to help move more home. Have another 30-40 ships coming and then we should be pretty good.
A strong Cocos Bombardment TF is about to strike: 3 CA and 4 DD will nail it tomorrow. BB's Nagato and Mutsu arrived at Soerabaja today. Will let them rest and repair some Sys Dam then send them against Cocos.
SS Ops
I-15 sinks AKL Meroendoeng near Cocos. The same SS misses a different AKL also.
Engineering
Katherine AF-4
Reinforcements
Get two of the new Pioneer Bn at Tokyo. One will go to Marcus and the other Wake.
April 23, 1942
Solid round for the Japanese this day with movement occurring on multiple fronts.
North Pacific
No developments.
Central Pacific
The Jaliut Strike Force will make Port tomorrow. Have an AO TF present and will refuel immediately from them and disband for some system repair work.
CV Hiyo shall be completed within 30 days and will join up with Junyo and Nisshin to form a CV TF.
Fuel is now an issue in the Pacific. The stockpile I had created from continuous TK roundtrips to Truk is about gone. I've moved roughly 50,000 to the Marshalls and have 60,000 headed to Sydney. The cupboard is bare after that. The 6-7 AOs and 4 TKs I have in the Truk--Marshalls area are being sent to Babeldoap where I've stocked 150,000 fuel. That will be shipped east. Should take about two roundtrips to get it where needed.
South Pacific
Stuff moving but no real news. Should note that Hiryu refuels at Koumac and departs for Soerabaja. She will join-up with Zuiho and Soryu to form a fast CV TF that will clear the shipping from around Cocos.
Australia
NW Australia
No developments
Western Australia
Attack Esperance and get a 2-1. The Forts drop from 2-0 and we'll take the base tomorrow.
Will take Albany tomorrow with a TK Reg.
Unloaded some fuel and about 20,000 supply at Perth.
Southern Australia
Hex 78,163 (NW Mildura) taken in a 276-1 attack
Hex 82,169 (NE of Melbourne taken in a 99-1 attack
Several attacks scheduled for tomorrow.
Eastern Australia
Sweep Bowen with 27 Zero and shot down 4 fighters.
Rockhampton is hit by 21 B-17. They are met by 18-23 Zero and a bunch get shot up. The bombers destroy a Zero and a Sally on the ground.
Lew has been inflicting little nicks on my bombers. Today he flew LR CAP from Emerald and caught 39 Sally with 9 Fighters. I lost 8 bombers. Annoying and very good tactics by Lew. I don't understand how he is replacing lost aircraft right now as I have every major base in Australia...
Burma
Katha is hit with a Shock Attack that just BARELY misses (264-143) a 2-1 result. Will rest the ID and then try again in 2-3 days.
Am about to land a TK Reg at Akyab. The base in undefended so I shall grab it to protect the left flank.
DEI
Have added about 30 AK to the resources TF's to help move more home. Have another 30-40 ships coming and then we should be pretty good.
A strong Cocos Bombardment TF is about to strike: 3 CA and 4 DD will nail it tomorrow. BB's Nagato and Mutsu arrived at Soerabaja today. Will let them rest and repair some Sys Dam then send them against Cocos.
SS Ops
I-15 sinks AKL Meroendoeng near Cocos. The same SS misses a different AKL also.
Engineering
Katherine AF-4
Reinforcements
Get two of the new Pioneer Bn at Tokyo. One will go to Marcus and the other Wake.
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April 23-24, 1942
Combat Report
April 23-24, 1942
Things hum along as Aussie cities continue to fall. Fleet continues to redeploy to Java for the Cocos Operation.
North Pacific
Nothing
Central Pacific
Nothing
South Pacific
CV Hiryu departs Koumac heading to Soerabaja to join her sisters.
He is starting to use Rauel Island NE of New Zealand. Am shifting recon over to see what is going on there. May bring some CLs and DDs over from Sydney for a sweep through those waters.
Australia
NW Aust
Looks like he is abandoning Tennant Creek. I am getting 65th Brig and 2 TK Reg together and shall then move into the hex. My airpower is now bombing 2nd ID (NW of Tennant), 3rd ID (leaving Tennant), and the AF at Tennant.
Western Aust
Attack Esperance twice in two days and it FALLS on the 24th.
Albany FALLS on the 24th.
The 4th ID, 1 TK Reg, and Paras now heading for Kalgoorlie.
South Australia
Hex 78,163 (NW of Mildura) FALLS (276-1) on the 23rd
Hex 82,169 (NE of Melbourne) FALLS (99-1) on the 23rd
Hex 78,169 (E of Portland) FALLS 20-1 on the 24th. Now advancing on the town.
Kaga and Shokaku about to enter Sydney for a bit of R&R.
East Australia
Bowen my 14th ID cannot take the base. He has moved 6-7 units there to hold it. I've got Sweeps and LR CAP over the hex and they are shooting planes down but the Inf is stuck.
Rockhampton is hit by B-17s each day. My Zeros are damaging them but not really shooting them down (big surprise). Maybe I should amend that to say that the 24th saw 3 B-17 fall.
Troops advancing north, west, and southwest from Rockhampton. 33rd ID about to enter the fray from the south.
Spot no fighters but a bunch of bombers and shipping at the AF and in the Port of Townsville. Order and attack on both tomorrow.
DEI
I've got numerous small STF at or about to enter Soerabaja. Will combine them and SMACK DOWN Cocos. CVs Soryu and Zuiho are two days from this Port.
A stronger STF of 3 CA and 6 DD are about to hit Cocos. LOTS of shipping there! Wonder if he is pulling out? Probably reinforcing...
Burma
Attack Katha on the 23rd and get a 1-1 (254-143) dropping Forts to ZERO. It will fall next attack.
Attack Lashio with an Inf Reg on the 24th and just barely miss a 1-1. Will rest and attack again.
Need some bombers to augment what is in the Theatre. Will pull two Sentai of Sally or Lily to move into this arena to help my troops.
SS Ops
I-15 sinks AKL Meroendoeng at Cocos.
All FOUR of my ML SS are about to drop 160 mines at Cocos. That shall be a rude surprise.
Engineering
Katherine AF-4
Newcastle AF-5
Reinforcements
Two fresh Pioneer Companies arrive in Tokyo. These are the Japanese Builders that are added to RA. Think there are a total of 10 of these small units arriving during 1942-1943. They have several Engineer Vehicles (4 I think), some Engineer Squads, 3 SNLF Squads, and a Hv MG. One shall head for Wake and other Marcus.
April 23-24, 1942
Things hum along as Aussie cities continue to fall. Fleet continues to redeploy to Java for the Cocos Operation.
North Pacific
Nothing
Central Pacific
Nothing
South Pacific
CV Hiryu departs Koumac heading to Soerabaja to join her sisters.
He is starting to use Rauel Island NE of New Zealand. Am shifting recon over to see what is going on there. May bring some CLs and DDs over from Sydney for a sweep through those waters.
Australia
NW Aust
Looks like he is abandoning Tennant Creek. I am getting 65th Brig and 2 TK Reg together and shall then move into the hex. My airpower is now bombing 2nd ID (NW of Tennant), 3rd ID (leaving Tennant), and the AF at Tennant.
Western Aust
Attack Esperance twice in two days and it FALLS on the 24th.
Albany FALLS on the 24th.
The 4th ID, 1 TK Reg, and Paras now heading for Kalgoorlie.
South Australia
Hex 78,163 (NW of Mildura) FALLS (276-1) on the 23rd
Hex 82,169 (NE of Melbourne) FALLS (99-1) on the 23rd
Hex 78,169 (E of Portland) FALLS 20-1 on the 24th. Now advancing on the town.
Kaga and Shokaku about to enter Sydney for a bit of R&R.
East Australia
Bowen my 14th ID cannot take the base. He has moved 6-7 units there to hold it. I've got Sweeps and LR CAP over the hex and they are shooting planes down but the Inf is stuck.
Rockhampton is hit by B-17s each day. My Zeros are damaging them but not really shooting them down (big surprise). Maybe I should amend that to say that the 24th saw 3 B-17 fall.
Troops advancing north, west, and southwest from Rockhampton. 33rd ID about to enter the fray from the south.
Spot no fighters but a bunch of bombers and shipping at the AF and in the Port of Townsville. Order and attack on both tomorrow.
DEI
I've got numerous small STF at or about to enter Soerabaja. Will combine them and SMACK DOWN Cocos. CVs Soryu and Zuiho are two days from this Port.
A stronger STF of 3 CA and 6 DD are about to hit Cocos. LOTS of shipping there! Wonder if he is pulling out? Probably reinforcing...
Burma
Attack Katha on the 23rd and get a 1-1 (254-143) dropping Forts to ZERO. It will fall next attack.
Attack Lashio with an Inf Reg on the 24th and just barely miss a 1-1. Will rest and attack again.
Need some bombers to augment what is in the Theatre. Will pull two Sentai of Sally or Lily to move into this arena to help my troops.
SS Ops
I-15 sinks AKL Meroendoeng at Cocos.
All FOUR of my ML SS are about to drop 160 mines at Cocos. That shall be a rude surprise.
Engineering
Katherine AF-4
Newcastle AF-5
Reinforcements
Two fresh Pioneer Companies arrive in Tokyo. These are the Japanese Builders that are added to RA. Think there are a total of 10 of these small units arriving during 1942-1943. They have several Engineer Vehicles (4 I think), some Engineer Squads, 3 SNLF Squads, and a Hv MG. One shall head for Wake and other Marcus.
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RE: April 23-24, 1942
Just realized that I made a partial double Post. Sorry about that. Here is Southern Australia:
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RE: April 23-24, 1942
Eastern Australia
Troop move out from Rockhampton.
14th ID holds on at Bowen while a BC Bombardment TF approaches.
Plan air attacks on the two cities in Pink.
Troop move out from Rockhampton.
14th ID holds on at Bowen while a BC Bombardment TF approaches.
Plan air attacks on the two cities in Pink.
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April 25, 1942
Combat Report
April 25, 1942
REALLY need to figure out what is going on at Cocos. Things are sort of weird.
LOTS of action this turn.
North Pacific
I-26 gets nailed by several Canadian ships near British Columbia. Order her back to Attu at Cruise Speed.
Central Pacific
Nothing
South Pacific
Have an I-Boat check out Raoul Isle NE of New Zealand. It finds a smoking DD there. Nothing else...
Australia
NW
Tennant Creek gets the works as 28 Zero Sweep it, 29 Bombers attack the AF, and 45 Bombers nail 3rd Aust ID for 120 Cas
Western
Hex 49,149 (S of Perth) gets 12 Betty's and then a Shock Attack that clears the hex of two units.
Southern
Take Tocumwal in an 8-1 attack.
Eastern
Sweep Charleville with 32 Zero. Find nothing in the air.
Townsville gets a full dose of Japanese Airpower. 18 Zero Sweep the 1 Buffalo out of the skies. 23 Zero escort a strike at the Port by 13 Nells. They do SPLENDID work and sink SS Sailfish, Stingray, and S-38. NICE! Following that 22 Kates from Akagi hit the AF and destroy a Hudson and SBD there.
DEI
Form-up Nagato and Mutsu to Bombard Cocos.
As said earlier a powerful TF of 3 CA, 1 CL, and 5 DD are tasked with nailing Cocos' AF. First they sink DD Express, then tangle with DDs Electra and Dunlap inconclusively, and finally they OPEN UP on the AF. HOLY CATS! The bombardment destroys 1 P-38, 2 SBD, 10 Blenheim, 4 Hurricane, 1 Sea Hurricane, and a PBY. At least 40+ planes are damaged. What is going on here? Hmmm...
Burma
Katha FALLS in a 4-1 attack. As hoped, the 6 units (1 surrenders) retreat across the river heading for Bhamo. The Japanese take 595 Cas for 1657 Allied.
Order the 4th ID to rest and rebuild a bit.
China
Attack a pair of Chinese Corps W of Nanchang and get a 2-1 result. The unit retreats losing 7,715 casualties. Mine were high at 2,588 but I'll take smashing two Corps.
At Wuchow the Chinese launch an attack that nets a 1-2. Forts hold at 3 and nearly 2,000 Chinese are wiped out.
SS Ops
I've got a bunch of planes flying ASW near Sydney and they are beginning to get the range. Two SS hits yesterday and THREE today.
Engineering
Haiphong goes to AF-4
Reinforcements
Get the remains of Air Flotilla's 2 and 3 at Tokyo. I landed them at Newcastle and--this is a known bug--I immediately lost 1,000 troops in each for no reason with a respawn in Tokyo 30-60 days later. It sucks.
Busy turn...
April 25, 1942
REALLY need to figure out what is going on at Cocos. Things are sort of weird.
LOTS of action this turn.
North Pacific
I-26 gets nailed by several Canadian ships near British Columbia. Order her back to Attu at Cruise Speed.
Central Pacific
Nothing
South Pacific
Have an I-Boat check out Raoul Isle NE of New Zealand. It finds a smoking DD there. Nothing else...
Australia
NW
Tennant Creek gets the works as 28 Zero Sweep it, 29 Bombers attack the AF, and 45 Bombers nail 3rd Aust ID for 120 Cas
Western
Hex 49,149 (S of Perth) gets 12 Betty's and then a Shock Attack that clears the hex of two units.
Southern
Take Tocumwal in an 8-1 attack.
Eastern
Sweep Charleville with 32 Zero. Find nothing in the air.
Townsville gets a full dose of Japanese Airpower. 18 Zero Sweep the 1 Buffalo out of the skies. 23 Zero escort a strike at the Port by 13 Nells. They do SPLENDID work and sink SS Sailfish, Stingray, and S-38. NICE! Following that 22 Kates from Akagi hit the AF and destroy a Hudson and SBD there.
DEI
Form-up Nagato and Mutsu to Bombard Cocos.
As said earlier a powerful TF of 3 CA, 1 CL, and 5 DD are tasked with nailing Cocos' AF. First they sink DD Express, then tangle with DDs Electra and Dunlap inconclusively, and finally they OPEN UP on the AF. HOLY CATS! The bombardment destroys 1 P-38, 2 SBD, 10 Blenheim, 4 Hurricane, 1 Sea Hurricane, and a PBY. At least 40+ planes are damaged. What is going on here? Hmmm...
Burma
Katha FALLS in a 4-1 attack. As hoped, the 6 units (1 surrenders) retreat across the river heading for Bhamo. The Japanese take 595 Cas for 1657 Allied.
Order the 4th ID to rest and rebuild a bit.
China
Attack a pair of Chinese Corps W of Nanchang and get a 2-1 result. The unit retreats losing 7,715 casualties. Mine were high at 2,588 but I'll take smashing two Corps.
At Wuchow the Chinese launch an attack that nets a 1-2. Forts hold at 3 and nearly 2,000 Chinese are wiped out.
SS Ops
I've got a bunch of planes flying ASW near Sydney and they are beginning to get the range. Two SS hits yesterday and THREE today.
Engineering
Haiphong goes to AF-4
Reinforcements
Get the remains of Air Flotilla's 2 and 3 at Tokyo. I landed them at Newcastle and--this is a known bug--I immediately lost 1,000 troops in each for no reason with a respawn in Tokyo 30-60 days later. It sucks.
Busy turn...
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April 26-27, 1942
Combat Report
April 26-27, 1942
Lew and I got in TWO turns yesterday! Made me feel pretty good to see that happen.
North Pacific
Formed up two small Cargo TF to bring in supplies to the Aleutians.
Central Pacific
My next wave of reinforcements is beginning to arrive at their destinations over the next 3-4 days. These arrivals will pretty much buttress the defenses and make it possible to slow any assault that the Allies come with. Once I squash resistance at Townsville, I shall create the Mobile Reserve Air Group for the Central Pacific. Goal will be 2 Daitai of Zeros, 3 Daitai of Betty/Nell, and relocation of about 30 Emily for Scouting. May base the Fighters and Bombers at Eniwetok...
South Pacific
Form a small STF at Sydney to hit the shipping at Raoul Island. Two CA and 5 DD slip their morrings and head out.
Australia
NW
Normal plastering of the 2nd and 3rd ID as well as Tennant Creek AF.
65th Brigade and 2 TK Reg are nearly to the point of entering the TC hex.
Western
Take Hex 51,149 SE of Perth. Troops are now 3 hexes from Kalgoorlie. Begin bombing it.
South
Troops closing in on the last 'dots' left in this region. Are gonna be seeing a bunch of starving Aussie troops pretty quickly!
My Australian HI hasn't been producing due to fuel issues. Have got five large TK bringing in over 60,000 fuel. Intend to deliver this and see how long it lasts at Sydney. Supplies look pretty good so that is not an issue.
Eastern
The battle is now here.
Bowen is smacked by a BC, CA, CL and 3 DD doing 267 Casualties. The 14th ID is hanging on. Just might order it to retreat until I can get things a bit better organized.
Townsville is a HOT place right now. After sinking those subs a day ago these two turns stay pretty active. Zero Sweep and then Nells and Kates come in hitting the AF and Port. The Port has shipping in it and I've been nailing an AO, AS Fulton, and a couple of AK. The Air-to-Air has been pretty nasty but the Aussies are losing about 2-1 in fighters. Have hardly lost any bombers.
Drive the enemy back away from Rockhampton in a 53-1 attack in Hex 94,152.
DEI
Cocos gets bombarded AGAIN and I see huge numbers of destroyed planes. The mix of planes is amazing: 1 PBY, 1 Blenheim, 2 TBD, 4 Hurricane, 2 SBD, 1 Vildebreest, 1 P-38, and 1 F4F along with 191 Cas. The 3 CA, CL, 5 DD do good work. The 27th-28th sees Nagato--Mutsu combine with Cruisers and DDs for a serious punch at the island. Cocos shall be hit with CAs and then BBs...
Soryu and Zuiho make Soerabaja on the 27th. Hiryu is four days away. We'll combine these CVs and then go party!
Burma
The 26th is a big day in the Burma Campaign!
Akyab falls (it is deserted) to a TK Reg. No aerial response whatsoever. Hmmm...
Lashio FALLS in a 5-1 attack.
The troops at Katha rest up and I try to bring supplies north for a drive on Myitkyina. Don't expect for a moment that I'll take this place. There are 18 units there and they have been there a couple of months. It will be dug-in and NASTY. I want Lew to THINK I am coming this direction so I'll slowly move that way.
SS Ops
I-157 hits AKL Elout near Cocos.
I-158 finishes her off with another Torp.
Engineering
Umnak AF-2
April 26-27, 1942
Lew and I got in TWO turns yesterday! Made me feel pretty good to see that happen.
North Pacific
Formed up two small Cargo TF to bring in supplies to the Aleutians.
Central Pacific
My next wave of reinforcements is beginning to arrive at their destinations over the next 3-4 days. These arrivals will pretty much buttress the defenses and make it possible to slow any assault that the Allies come with. Once I squash resistance at Townsville, I shall create the Mobile Reserve Air Group for the Central Pacific. Goal will be 2 Daitai of Zeros, 3 Daitai of Betty/Nell, and relocation of about 30 Emily for Scouting. May base the Fighters and Bombers at Eniwetok...
South Pacific
Form a small STF at Sydney to hit the shipping at Raoul Island. Two CA and 5 DD slip their morrings and head out.
Australia
NW
Normal plastering of the 2nd and 3rd ID as well as Tennant Creek AF.
65th Brigade and 2 TK Reg are nearly to the point of entering the TC hex.
Western
Take Hex 51,149 SE of Perth. Troops are now 3 hexes from Kalgoorlie. Begin bombing it.
South
Troops closing in on the last 'dots' left in this region. Are gonna be seeing a bunch of starving Aussie troops pretty quickly!
My Australian HI hasn't been producing due to fuel issues. Have got five large TK bringing in over 60,000 fuel. Intend to deliver this and see how long it lasts at Sydney. Supplies look pretty good so that is not an issue.
Eastern
The battle is now here.
Bowen is smacked by a BC, CA, CL and 3 DD doing 267 Casualties. The 14th ID is hanging on. Just might order it to retreat until I can get things a bit better organized.
Townsville is a HOT place right now. After sinking those subs a day ago these two turns stay pretty active. Zero Sweep and then Nells and Kates come in hitting the AF and Port. The Port has shipping in it and I've been nailing an AO, AS Fulton, and a couple of AK. The Air-to-Air has been pretty nasty but the Aussies are losing about 2-1 in fighters. Have hardly lost any bombers.
Drive the enemy back away from Rockhampton in a 53-1 attack in Hex 94,152.
DEI
Cocos gets bombarded AGAIN and I see huge numbers of destroyed planes. The mix of planes is amazing: 1 PBY, 1 Blenheim, 2 TBD, 4 Hurricane, 2 SBD, 1 Vildebreest, 1 P-38, and 1 F4F along with 191 Cas. The 3 CA, CL, 5 DD do good work. The 27th-28th sees Nagato--Mutsu combine with Cruisers and DDs for a serious punch at the island. Cocos shall be hit with CAs and then BBs...
Soryu and Zuiho make Soerabaja on the 27th. Hiryu is four days away. We'll combine these CVs and then go party!
Burma
The 26th is a big day in the Burma Campaign!
Akyab falls (it is deserted) to a TK Reg. No aerial response whatsoever. Hmmm...
Lashio FALLS in a 5-1 attack.
The troops at Katha rest up and I try to bring supplies north for a drive on Myitkyina. Don't expect for a moment that I'll take this place. There are 18 units there and they have been there a couple of months. It will be dug-in and NASTY. I want Lew to THINK I am coming this direction so I'll slowly move that way.
SS Ops
I-157 hits AKL Elout near Cocos.
I-158 finishes her off with another Torp.
Engineering
Umnak AF-2
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RE: April 26-27, 1942
Forgot to mention that the 27th saw me buy out a Garrison unit (120 AV) and two Brigades (180-220) from China for garrison duty in Australia. Have to get them down there so I can free-up my ID for Cocos...
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April 30, 1942
Just a little over a month into the Australia Campaign I can truly feel it winding down. How about that?
Lew and I have been back to a steady 1-2 turns a day and it has been great. Headed for church but will Post tonight.
Lew and I have been back to a steady 1-2 turns a day and it has been great. Headed for church but will Post tonight.
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RE: April 30, 1942
ORIGINAL: Cribtop
What triggers the bug? Is it those particular units, or is it random?
What do you mean Sir?
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