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February 12th 44
The enemy carrier force is still f*rting around the Andamans, undecided wether to advance or withdraw. I anticipate a withdrawal back to 'pore.
Meanwhile, the barges are intercepted again; this time, in massive overkill, by battleships with predictable results. The B25s come visiting later on. I think they are only 2 left.
The much abbreviated AAR follows
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/12/44

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Sub attack at 20,37

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirayuki
DD Isonami
DD Arashio
DD Hatsuzuki

Allied Ships
SS Greenling

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Night Time Surface Combat at 77,77

Japanese Ships
AG AG-110, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-359
AG AG-364
AG AG-5029
AG AG-5030
AG AG-5031, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-5033, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5052, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Idaho
BB New Mexico
BB Alabama
CA Northampton
CA Boston
CA Canberra
CA Concord
CLAA Atlanta
CL Richmond
CL Columbia
CL Biloxi
DD Abbot
DD Charles Badger
DD Boyd


Day Air attack on TF at 77,78


Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 35


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG AG-359
AG AG-5030, Shell hits 16, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-364, Shell hits 4, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-5029, Shell hits 4


Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 44955 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 993

Defending force 36848 troops, 206 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 765

Allied max assault: 823 - adjusted assault: 443

Japanese max defense: 531 - adjusted defense: 692

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)


Japanese ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
704 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40904 troops, 138 guns, 870 vehicles, Assault Value = 643

Defending force 132096 troops, 946 guns, 448 vehicles, Assault Value = 2417

Allied max assault: 575 - adjusted assault: 192

Japanese max defense: 2318 - adjusted defense: 6631

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
1224 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
1719 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
Vehicles lost 23


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 101515 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1780

Defending force 114521 troops, 1250 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2469

Allied max assault: 1645 - adjusted assault: 662

Japanese max defense: 2568 - adjusted defense: 2103

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1654 casualties reported
Guns lost 75
Vehicles lost 4

Allied ground losses:
5071 casualties reported
Guns lost 20


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9764 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 214

Defending force 6568 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 131


Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

The Andamans

Ground combat at Lanchow
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 420940 troops, 3344 guns, 1451 vehicles, Assault Value = 8466
Defending force 127814 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 833
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 8
Japanese max assault: 7963 - adjusted assault: 8290
Allied max defense: 525 - adjusted defense: 591
Japanese assault odds: 14 to 1 (fort level 8)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lanchow base !!!



which patch version is it? - first time i see adjusted AV > initial AV for attackers

1.8.0.1

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/13/44
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ASW attack at 52,41
 
Japanese Ships
PC Tsushima
PC Oki
PC Hachijo
DD Karukaya
DD Minekaze
DD Arare
DD Yamagumo
DD Arashi
 
Allied Ships
SS Picuda, hits 6
 
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Day Air attack on TF, near Samarinda at 31,63
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 3
 
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 damaged
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 101460 troops, 904 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2388
 
Defending force 41710 troops, 131 guns, 832 vehicles, Assault Value = 477
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Lashio
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 25905 troops, 204 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 753
 
Defending force 57846 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 914
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Kwajalein
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 60652 troops, 295 guns, 209 vehicles, Assault Value = 1022
 
Defending force 25483 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
 
Allied max assault: 737 - adjusted assault: 355
 
Japanese max defense: 100 - adjusted defense: 10
 
Allied assault odds: 35 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
603 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
450 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 3
 
 
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Ground combat at 34,30
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 9820 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 217
 
Defending force 6541 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 129
 
Allied max assault: 207 - adjusted assault: 21
 
Japanese max defense: 109 - adjusted defense: 166
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 342 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 477
 
Defending force 130754 troops, 919 guns, 442 vehicles, Assault Value = 2388
 
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/14/44
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Sub attack at 52,41
 
Japanese Ships
AP Akashisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
DD Hiyodori
DD Manazuru
 
Allied Ships
SS Picuda
 
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Day Air attack on Bali , at 24,68
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-17E Fortress x 28
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 50
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Satawal , at 60,74
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
Sunderland x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 40
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
31 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jaluit , at 81,84
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 39
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
A6M5 Zeke x 10
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 10
 
Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 damaged
 
 
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Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 79,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SB2C Helldiver attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 35,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 5
B-25J Mitchell x 6
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
 5 x Liberator VI bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 35,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 6
Liberator VI x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 14
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
 6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
 6 x Wellington III bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x Liberator VI bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Samarinda at 31,63
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 3
 
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 13
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 3 destroyed
 
 
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Day Air attack on 8th Mongolian Cavalry Division, at 44,23
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 damaged
 
 
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Ground combat at Sining
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 4190 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 481
 
Defending force 3280 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 101620 troops, 912 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2399
 
Defending force 42637 troops, 139 guns, 848 vehicles, Assault Value = 529
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
277 casualties reported
Guns lost 11
 
 
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Ground combat at Lashio
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 25902 troops, 207 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 760
 
Defending force 57829 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 931
 
 
 
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Ground combat at Kwajalein
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 60024 troops, 295 guns, 210 vehicles, Assault Value = 939
 
Defending force 24790 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
 
Allied max assault: 707 - adjusted assault: 269
 
Japanese max defense: 96 - adjusted defense: 10
 
Allied assault odds: 26 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
486 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 2
 
 
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Ground combat at 46,29
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 10607 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 330
 
Defending force 24251 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 508
 
Allied max assault: 598 - adjusted assault: 0
 
Japanese max defense: 545 - adjusted defense: 1349
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
2414 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
 
 
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Ground combat at Sining
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3268 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
 
Defending force 16876 troops, 119 guns, 553 vehicles, Assault Value = 481
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
 
Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 342 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 519
 
Defending force 131089 troops, 928 guns, 444 vehicles, Assault Value = 2399
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 

Finally the last two barges are destroyed! Death to the barges!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/15/44

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Sub attack at 33,55

Japanese Ships
TK Akane Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC Takuna Maru #6
PG Yoshida Maru
PG Taiko Maru
PG Shoei Maru
PG Kongosan Maru
DD Sawakaze
DD Oshio
DD Urakaze

Allied Ships
SS Puffer, hits 3, on fire

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Night Time Surface Combat at 72,79

Japanese Ships
AG AG-359, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5029, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Idaho
BB New Mexico
BB Alabama
CA Northampton
CA Boston
CA Canberra
CA Concord
CLAA Atlanta
CL Richmond
CL Columbia
CL Biloxi
DD Abbot
DD Charles Badger
DD Boyd

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ASW attack at 52,41

Japanese Ships
PC Tsushima
PC Oki
PC Hachijo
DD Karukaya
DD Minekaze
DD Arare
DD Yamagumo
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
SS Picuda, hits 3, on fire


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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 9

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 9 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Runway hits 1

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Day Air attack on Bali , at 24,68


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-17E Fortress x 25


No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 34

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 6

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 2 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 10 damaged



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Ground combat at Sining

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4093 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 475

Defending force 3258 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101607 troops, 920 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2400

Defending force 42801 troops, 139 guns, 863 vehicles, Assault Value = 567



Allied ground losses:
226 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25847 troops, 204 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 762

Defending force 57938 troops, 89 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 946



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 55682 troops, 292 guns, 217 vehicles, Assault Value = 810

Defending force 24039 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177

Allied max assault: 651 - adjusted assault: 398

Japanese max defense: 99 - adjusted defense: 12

Allied assault odds: 33 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
553 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
385 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 5


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 33055 troops, 89 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 946

Defending force 36379 troops, 206 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 762


Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 45,31

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 10746 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 335

Defending force 15949 troops, 183 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 331

Allied max assault: 618 - adjusted assault: 47

Japanese max defense: 345 - adjusted defense: 359

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
821 casualties reported
Guns lost 23


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 21085 troops, 109 guns, 176 vehicles, Assault Value = 562

Defending force 131127 troops, 937 guns, 445 vehicles, Assault Value = 2400


Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 2


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Ground combat at Sining

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3258 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Defending force 16728 troops, 120 guns, 551 vehicles, Assault Value = 475


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9524 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 206

Defending force 6461 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 128


Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

In the IO, recon flights show that he has parked a bunch of battleships in the Andamans. It appears that he does not like my battleships bombarding there.[8|]I wonder why. Meanwhile, his carriers are still missing after having had Shoho torpedoed.

Daihonei Dispatch
Operation K-Go was a complete success with Lanchow falling a week earlier than originally estimated. This is primarily due to an assault by the Chinese forces which left them disorganised and understrength. An assualt the next day, with the intended goal of reducing fortifications, resulted in the complete evacuation of the city (note: the garrison fled into the wilds as 2 Mongolian cavalry divisions were on their way to Sining and cut them off. This was unitended and in my opinion a flaw of the game system. These two cavalry divisions would have been brushed aside by the 34 LCUs running in there direction). Soon after the capture of Sining was accomplished, leaving Japanese forces in command of the entire northern half of China. Forces there are regrouping with the intention of launching Operation M-Go. Though this may not happen as pressure elsewhere might necessitate the transfer of troops to other fronts.

Operation Donryu has been postponed as the presence of American carriers in both the Indian Ocean and the Gilbert Islands has drawn naval support to these threatened areas.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/16/44


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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 22
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
P-40N Warhawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 8 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 13


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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 12

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed



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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 6
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 11

Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB2Y Coronado: 2 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1


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ASW attack at 61,40

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 20
PC Ch 16
PC Ch 8
PC Ch 6
PC Shonan Maru #6
PC Kyo Maru #12
PG Kozan Maru
PG Keiko Maru
PG Eiko Maru
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Batfish, hits 1


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Ground combat at Sining

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4061 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 473

Defending force 3258 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101542 troops, 922 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 2398

Defending force 43165 troops, 138 guns, 874 vehicles, Assault Value = 613



Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25833 troops, 203 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 766

Defending force 58023 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 953



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 53773 troops, 287 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 766

Defending force 23750 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 178

Allied max assault: 630 - adjusted assault: 217

Japanese max defense: 99 - adjusted defense: 12

Allied assault odds: 18 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
337 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
637 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Vehicles lost 7


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 33074 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 953

Defending force 36396 troops, 205 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 766


Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7373 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 64

Defending force 24313 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 509


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 97977 troops, 92 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1424

Defending force 113236 troops, 1187 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2428

Allied max assault: 1339 - adjusted assault: 696

Japanese max defense: 2528 - adjusted defense: 3301

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
971 casualties reported
Guns lost 64
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
3536 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 21367 troops, 111 guns, 175 vehicles, Assault Value = 613

Defending force 131207 troops, 940 guns, 444 vehicles, Assault Value = 2398


Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Sining

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3258 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Defending force 16695 troops, 119 guns, 550 vehicles, Assault Value = 473


Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9536 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Defending force 6427 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/17/44

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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 25
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-40N Warhawk x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed
P-40N Warhawk: 2 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 17


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 13

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 2 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 79,79


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 13


No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SB2C Helldiver attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 35,30


Allied aircraft
Wellington III x 11
Liberator VI x 6
B-25J Mitchell x 16


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
81 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 5000 feet
11 x Wellington III bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Armored Div , at 44,23


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 10


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30


Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 63


No Allied losses


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Ground combat at Sining

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4026 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 826

Defending force 3258 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 86



Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101580 troops, 923 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 2405

Defending force 43697 troops, 148 guns, 884 vehicles, Assault Value = 650



Allied ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25834 troops, 204 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 765

Defending force 58039 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 965



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 49656 troops, 254 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 725

Defending force 23329 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 181

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 91 - adjusted defense: 13

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
250 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30012 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 965

Defending force 36301 troops, 206 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 765


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7345 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 64

Defending force 24328 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 19868 troops, 113 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 645

Defending force 131359 troops, 942 guns, 444 vehicles, Assault Value = 2405


Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Sining

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3250 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 86

Defending force 35330 troops, 157 guns, 548 vehicles, Assault Value = 826



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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9572 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Defending force 6423 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126



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Ground combat at Satawal

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1967 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 96

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

Allied max assault: 72 - adjusted assault: 10

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Satawal base !!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/18/44

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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 18
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 15

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 damaged



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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 1
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 41


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Nowaki, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shinwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Natsushio, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PG Takunan Maru #10, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kunimitsu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shirashika Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 5

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Day Air attack on TF at 32,64

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged


Allied Ships
SC SC-639
MSW Sage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 1000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Sining

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7674 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 912

Defending force 3280 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 86



Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101804 troops, 922 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 2416

Defending force 44186 troops, 149 guns, 887 vehicles, Assault Value = 683



Allied ground losses:
141 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25823 troops, 205 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 763

Defending force 58166 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 974



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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30002 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 974

Defending force 36171 troops, 206 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 763


Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7378 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24344 troops, 266 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20265 troops, 119 guns, 178 vehicles, Assault Value = 682

Defending force 131844 troops, 941 guns, 444 vehicles, Assault Value = 2416


Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Sining

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3268 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Defending force 44694 troops, 182 guns, 544 vehicles, Assault Value = 912



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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9542 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Defending force 6383 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1165 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 769

Defending force 23424 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190


Japanese ground losses:
196 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Eniwetok is the target of the next operation: "Springboard" Assigned for this invasion are 3rd and 4th USMC Div, as well as Americal Div and supporting forces. 1st and 2nd USMC Div are heading back to Pearl for some R&R and to be fleshed out with fresh replacements
Satawal feel yesterday to parachute attack

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/19/44

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Sub attack at 75,73

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

Allied Ships
SS Silversides


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
F-6A Mustang x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 36


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 1


Day Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 33,30


Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 30
Vengeance I x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 14
P-40N Warhawk x 6


Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 3 damaged
Vengeance I: 3 damaged
Beaufighter VIC: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Sub attack at 58,47

Japanese Ships
AK Glasgow Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW W.16
MSW W.14
MSW W.3
DD Mutsuki
DD Umikaze
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
SS Picuda, hits 2


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Ground combat at Sining

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 46523 troops, 237 guns, 544 vehicles, Assault Value = 921

Defending force 3268 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Japanese max assault: 812 - adjusted assault: 1565

Allied max defense: 86 - adjusted defense: 15

Japanese assault odds: 104 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Sining base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
3632 casualties reported
Guns lost 31


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101842 troops, 930 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2422

Defending force 44566 troops, 157 guns, 887 vehicles, Assault Value = 713



Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25772 troops, 207 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 765

Defending force 58242 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 986



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 50281 troops, 232 guns, 224 vehicles, Assault Value = 809

Defending force 23429 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 199

Allied max assault: 737 - adjusted assault: 294

Japanese max defense: 112 - adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 26 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
532 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
608 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 2


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30076 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 986

Defending force 36162 troops, 209 guns, 96 vehicles, Assault Value = 765


Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7378 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24396 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 508


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30862 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1192

Defending force 112132 troops, 1115 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2403


Japanese ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20659 troops, 126 guns, 178 vehicles, Assault Value = 712

Defending force 131985 troops, 952 guns, 445 vehicles, Assault Value = 2422


Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9502 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Defending force 6366 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 125

Allied max assault: 198 - adjusted assault: 45

Japanese max defense: 110 - adjusted defense: 28

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

In the IO, a large enemy contingent is sighted entering the straits of Malacca. Operation Rising Sunset begins to unfold. (It will be explained later. Suffice it to say that the bombardments of the Andamans were not random acts of violence

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/20/44


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 38


Allied aircraft losses
PBY Catalina: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Port hits 7
Port supply hits 1

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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 6
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 12

Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB2Y Coronado: 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed


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Day Air attack on TF at 31,66

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged


Allied Ships
MSW Sage, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC SC-709



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101843 troops, 931 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2425

Defending force 45338 troops, 161 guns, 895 vehicles, Assault Value = 745



Allied ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Lashio

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25792 troops, 207 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 766

Defending force 58288 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 992



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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 49743 troops, 212 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 757

Defending force 23061 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 195

Allied max assault: 116 - adjusted assault: 53

Japanese max defense: 104 - adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
159 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 5


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30120 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 992

Defending force 36135 troops, 208 guns, 95 vehicles, Assault Value = 766


Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7338 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24385 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 505



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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 31201 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1256

Defending force 115896 troops, 1123 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2408


Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Guns lost 9


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 21005 troops, 125 guns, 180 vehicles, Assault Value = 740

Defending force 132149 troops, 953 guns, 445 vehicles, Assault Value = 2425


Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9398 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 197

Defending force 6301 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124

Allied max assault: 186 - adjusted assault: 19

Japanese max defense: 112 - adjusted defense: 31

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/21/44

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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74
 
 
Allied aircraft
PBY Catalina x 2
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 38
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
F-6A Mustang: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
Thunderbolt II x 32
Vengeance I x 16
Beaufighter VIC x 13
P-40N Warhawk x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Vengeance I: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 101888 troops, 922 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2440
 
Defending force 45630 troops, 173 guns, 897 vehicles, Assault Value = 767
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Lashio
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 25785 troops, 206 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 769
 
Defending force 58251 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 993
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Kwajalein
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 54854 troops, 254 guns, 234 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
 
Defending force 23189 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205
 
Allied max assault: 664 - adjusted assault: 283
 
Japanese max defense: 113 - adjusted defense: 16
 
Allied assault odds: 17 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
357 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 4
 
 
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Ground combat at Lashio
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 44351 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 993
 
Defending force 36154 troops, 206 guns, 95 vehicles, Assault Value = 769
 
Allied max assault: 906 - adjusted assault: 253
 
Japanese max defense: 623 - adjusted defense: 681
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
521 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 3
 
Allied ground losses:
950 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
 
 
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Ground combat at 46,29
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 7354 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67
 
Defending force 24419 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 507
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Mandalay
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 26283 troops, 150 guns, 178 vehicles, Assault Value = 765
 
Defending force 132568 troops, 944 guns, 447 vehicles, Assault Value = 2440
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
 
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Ground combat at 42,37
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 31533 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1330
 
Defending force 116089 troops, 1125 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2420
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at 34,30
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 9306 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190
 
Defending force 6165 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 119
 
 

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/22/44

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TF 1121 encounters mine field at Satawal (60,74)

Allied Ships
DE Harold C. Thomas
DD Pringle

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Sub attack at 21,30

Japanese Ships
SS I-124

Allied Ships
AK F.J.Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Trieste
AK Floridian
DD Roebuck


Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported

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TF 1139 encounters mine field at Satawal (60,74)

Allied Ships
DD Braine


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30


Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 71


No Allied losses


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ASW attack at 21,30

Japanese Ships
SS I-124, hits 9, on fire

Allied Ships
AK Empire Defiance
DD Roebuck

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Naval bombardment of Andaman Island, at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Rapid
DD Van Ghent
DD Arunta
DD Vampire
CLAA Columbo
CL Glasgow
CA Suffolk
BC Renown
BB Resolution
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB Prince of Wales

Japanese ground losses:
199 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 9

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TF 1083 troops unloading over beach at Bikini, 78,76



Allied ground losses:
475 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101845 troops, 932 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 2438

Defending force 46052 troops, 178 guns, 896 vehicles, Assault Value = 785



Allied ground losses:
339 casualties reported
Guns lost 7


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 54858 troops, 249 guns, 234 vehicles, Assault Value = 766

Defending force 22743 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 203

Allied max assault: 108 - adjusted assault: 56

Japanese max defense: 116 - adjusted defense: 9

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
239 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 4


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29375 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 899

Defending force 35040 troops, 194 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 728


Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7362 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24442 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 506


Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 42751 troops, 154 guns, 894 vehicles, Assault Value = 774

Defending force 132590 troops, 951 guns, 449 vehicles, Assault Value = 2438

Allied max assault: 709 - adjusted assault: 106

Japanese max defense: 2451 - adjusted defense: 9071

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


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

Allied ground losses:
3519 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 49


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 31622 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1377

Defending force 116247 troops, 1137 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2423


Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9294 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

Defending force 6162 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 119


The Andamans invasion force is sighted by the enemy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/23/44

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Naval bombardment of Andaman Island, at 23,34

Allied Ships
DD Rapid
DD Van Ghent
DD Arunta
DD Vampire
CLAA Columbo
CL Glasgow
CA Suffolk
BC Renown
BB Resolution
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB Prince of Wales

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 6
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 11

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Naval bombardment of Eniwetok, at 76,74

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Biloxi
CL Columbia
CL Richmond
CLAA Atlanta
CA Concord
CA Canberra
CA Boston
CA Northampton
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee

Japanese ground losses:
1203 casualties reported
Guns lost 9



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TF 1014 troops unloading over beach at Bikini, 78,76



Allied ground losses:
1462 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1140
TF 1140 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Ralph Talbot, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Express, Shell hits 1
LCI Empire Mace
LCVP 542K, Shell hits 1
LCVP 542J
LCVP 533J, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCVP 533H
LCM 533A, Shell hits 3, on fire


Allied ground losses:
1219 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1140
TF 1140 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Express
DD Ralph Talbot
LCI Empire Mace, Shell hits 1


Allied ground losses:
738 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12


No Allied losses


Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 18

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 2 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 19 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 27


Allied aircraft losses
F-6A Mustang: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 7
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 11

Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 3
B-24J Liberator x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 6 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 7 destroyed
L1N1 Thora: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB2Y Coronado: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 17 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 33


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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Paul Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8
Ki-21 Sally x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB Resolution
BC Renown
BB Prince of Wales


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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7
Ki-21 Sally x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Ravnaas
AK Montgomery City, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Eidsvold, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Needwood, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Empire Rother
LCT LCT-166, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Sub attack at 63,63

Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
MSW Kyo Maru #5
MSW Kyo Maru #3
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
DD Wakatake
DD Yukaze
DD Yugure
DD Nenohi

Allied Ships
SS Grampus

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ASW attack at 30,67

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
MSW Cuttack
SC SC-709
SC SC-639

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Naval bombardment of Andaman Island, at 23,34

Allied Ships
DD Rapid
DD Van Ghent
DD Arunta
DD Vampire
CLAA Columbo
CL Glasgow
CA Suffolk
BC Renown
BB Resolution
BB Queen Elizabeth
BB Prince of Wales

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 6


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101239 troops, 920 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2415

Defending force 41327 troops, 128 guns, 830 vehicles, Assault Value = 456



Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 56153 troops, 265 guns, 260 vehicles, Assault Value = 973

Defending force 22616 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 204

Allied max assault: 605 - adjusted assault: 179

Japanese max defense: 114 - adjusted defense: 12

Allied assault odds: 14 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
396 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 5


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29450 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 912

Defending force 34761 troops, 187 guns, 88 vehicles, Assault Value = 725


Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7366 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24472 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 507



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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 31898 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1430

Defending force 116489 troops, 1149 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 2429


Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9194 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 187

Defending force 6137 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 118



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 342 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 456

Defending force 131649 troops, 934 guns, 451 vehicles, Assault Value = 2415



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Ground combat at Bikini

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 14324 troops, 123 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 361

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

Allied max assault: 750 - adjusted assault: 358

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 358 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Bikini base !!!



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Ground combat at Andaman Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 14132 troops, 88 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 400

Defending force 3256 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Allied max assault: 372 - adjusted assault: 69

Japanese max defense: 18 - adjusted defense: 14

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


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Ground combat at Andaman Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 257 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Defending force 13845 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 385

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/24/44

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1116
TF 1116 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
581 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1140
TF 1140 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI Empire Mace
DD Ralph Talbot


Allied ground losses:
155 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1116
TF 1116 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
198 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Andaman Island, 23,34, firing at TF 1140
TF 1140 troops unloading over beach at Andaman Island, 23,34


4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK Bordvik
DD Ralph Talbot


Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 8


No Allied losses


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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 4
N1K1-J George x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed
Ki-49 Helen: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 destroyed, 11 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 46


Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 4


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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 4
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 6

Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 3
B-24J Liberator x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB2Y Coronado: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 17 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Trieste, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Trieste, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Roebuck

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5
Ki-21 Sally x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Edward Luckenbach
AK Honolulan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Senang
AK Siaoe
LCM 542C, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LCM 533A, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Aludra


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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK De Klerk, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 31,65

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
SC SC-639

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

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101408 troops, 921 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 2425

Defending force 41763 troops, 136 guns, 827 vehicles, Assault Value = 485



Allied ground losses:
67 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 64158 troops, 380 guns, 260 vehicles, Assault Value = 966

Defending force 22314 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 208

Allied max assault: 117 - adjusted assault: 46

Japanese max defense: 117 - adjusted defense: 14

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 4


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29468 troops, 79 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 921

Defending force 34543 troops, 190 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 720


Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7354 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24528 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 508



Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23247 troops, 113 guns, 172 vehicles, Assault Value = 485

Defending force 131919 troops, 937 guns, 451 vehicles, Assault Value = 2425


Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 32247 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1463

Defending force 116731 troops, 1157 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2438


Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9176 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Defending force 6154 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 119



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Ground combat at Andaman Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 19168 troops, 161 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 456

Defending force 3169 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 29

Allied max assault: 734 - adjusted assault: 498

Japanese max defense: 18 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 498 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Andaman Island base !!!


Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 3 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
4884 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Enemy carriers and surface combatants rush to the (belated) rescue of the fallen Andamans. They will exact revenge. They have detected the allied carriers, by sighting the allied carrier planes conducting recon. They expect RN carriers

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/25/44

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Sub attack at 48,48

Japanese Ships
AK Glasgow Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Bang

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Sub attack at 63,63

Japanese Ships
AO Shiretoko, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Grampus


Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
N1K1-J George x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 16

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
N1K1-J George: 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged

Runway hits 1


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 44


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

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1


Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 36


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 13 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato, Bomb hits 2
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1
BB Fuso, Bomb hits 5, on fire
BB Musashi


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Day Air attack on TF at 21,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 34
SB2C Helldiver x 33
TBF Avenger x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 18 damaged
TBF Avenger: 5 destroyed, 17 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Unyo, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 2
CVL Ryuho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Haguro
CA Kinugasa


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Day Air attack on TF, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Honolulan, heavy damage
AK Paul Luckenbach, heavy damage
AK De Klerk, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ralph Talbot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire


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Day Air attack on TF at 20,31

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 36
D4Y Judy x 17
B5N Kate x 29
B6N Jill x 12

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 19 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged
B5N Kate: 12 destroyed, 5 damaged
B6N Jill: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Bunker Hill
CVL Cabot
CV Hornet, Torpedo hits 2

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Day Air attack on TF at 20,31

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
B6N Jill x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Hornet, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


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Day Air attack on TF, near Samarinda at 31,63

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 15

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 12 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
SC SC-639

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 20,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 26
D4Y Judy x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BC Renown

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Mutsu
BB Yamato
BB Musashi
BB Fuso, on fire
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano
CA Kako
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Yura
CL Oi
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Yukikaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Hatsuharu
DD Hatsushima
DD Wakaba

Allied Ships
DD Ralph Talbot, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AK Honolulan, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
AK Trieste, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AK Montgomery City, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
AK Paul Luckenbach, heavy damage
LCVP 533J, on fire, heavy damage
AK Eidsvold, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Needwood, Shell hits 1, on fire

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Andaman Island at 23,34

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Mutsu
BB Yamato
BB Musashi
BB Fuso, on fire
BB Hyuga
CA Kumano
CA Kako
CL Sendai
CL Naka
CL Jintsu
CL Yura
CL Oi
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Yukikaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Hatsuharu
DD Hatsushima
DD Wakaba

Allied Ships
PT PT-240
PT PT-241
PT PT-242
PT PT-243
PT PT-244, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
PT PT-245
PT PT-246
PT PT-247
PT PT-248, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT PT-249
PT PT-250
PT PT-251, Shell hits 1

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1014
TF 1014 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Skylark, Shell hits 2, on fire


Allied ground losses:
864 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101558 troops, 924 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 2437

Defending force 42342 troops, 146 guns, 840 vehicles, Assault Value = 532



Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 8776 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 249

Defending force 12044 troops, 103 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 309


Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 64598 troops, 382 guns, 258 vehicles, Assault Value = 990

Defending force 22679 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 215

Allied max assault: 115 - adjusted assault: 52

Japanese max defense: 117 - adjusted defense: 12

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 2


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29571 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 935

Defending force 34373 troops, 180 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 719


Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
2 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7354 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Defending force 24534 troops, 266 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 23759 troops, 123 guns, 174 vehicles, Assault Value = 532

Defending force 132013 troops, 941 guns, 452 vehicles, Assault Value = 2437


Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 100579 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1515

Defending force 116965 troops, 1168 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2444

Allied max assault: 1470 - adjusted assault: 1029

Japanese max defense: 2543 - adjusted defense: 4479

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
1093 casualties reported
Guns lost 61
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
3164 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9060 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190

Defending force 6156 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 120



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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 11995 troops, 102 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 307

Defending force 13488 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 249

Allied max assault: 596 - adjusted assault: 42

Japanese max defense: 170 - adjusted defense: 305

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
175 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
932 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Vehicles lost 5
The Hornet is hit heavily, but (hopefully) she'll make it back to Tric. The Japanese carriers have a long trip back, and allied subs are prowling

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/44

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1014
TF 1014 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


520 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI-65, Shell hits 7
DMS Howard, Shell hits 4
LCT LCT-165, Shell hits 3, on fire
LCT LCT-153, Shell hits 3
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 11
LCI(G) LCI-64, Shell hits 1
LCI(G) LCI-61, Shell hits 2
LCI LCI-331, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
2352 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1083
TF 1083 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74



Allied ground losses:
412 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1096
TF 1096 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Neuendorf


Allied ground losses:
1050 casualties reported

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI-64, Shell hits 1


Allied ground losses:
139 casualties reported


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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 37


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Port supply hits 2


Day Air attack on TF, near Samarinda at 31,63

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged


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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101640 troops, 928 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 2439

Defending force 43010 troops, 150 guns, 853 vehicles, Assault Value = 589



Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5139 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Defending force 32623 troops, 242 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 814



Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 65038 troops, 388 guns, 264 vehicles, Assault Value = 1020

Defending force 22705 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 215

Allied max assault: 980 - adjusted assault: 553

Japanese max defense: 119 - adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 50 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
845 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
371 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Lashio

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 43378 troops, 79 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 942

Defending force 34041 troops, 170 guns, 81 vehicles, Assault Value = 717

Allied max assault: 769 - adjusted assault: 188

Japanese max defense: 457 - adjusted defense: 254

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)


Japanese ground losses:
549 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 7

Allied ground losses:
992 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7357 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 68

Defending force 24541 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40339 troops, 143 guns, 851 vehicles, Assault Value = 588

Defending force 132111 troops, 945 guns, 449 vehicles, Assault Value = 2439

Allied max assault: 511 - adjusted assault: 247

Japanese max defense: 2405 - adjusted defense: 8187

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
1003 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
1311 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 29


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9034 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 192

Defending force 6151 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 120



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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 20267 troops, 176 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 811

Defending force 13159 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied max assault: 872 - adjusted assault: 95

Japanese max defense: 164 - adjusted defense: 129

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
609 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
460 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Vehicles lost 1

The end game for the Japanese in the Marshalls. In the IO everything becomes veeeery quiet

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/27/44

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Coastal Guns at Eniwetok, 76,74, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Eniwetok, 76,74


18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCT LCT-476, Shell hits 1


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Guam , at 62,66

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
N1K1-J George x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 16

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on Eniwetok , at 76,74


Allied aircraft
F-6A Mustang x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 30


No Allied losses

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1


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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
A6M5 Zeke x 5
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 5

Allied aircraft
PB2Y Coronado x 3
B-24J Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB2Y Coronado: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 101015 troops, 904 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 2406

Defending force 41198 troops, 134 guns, 821 vehicles, Assault Value = 433



Allied ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4971 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 218

Defending force 32146 troops, 218 guns, 19 vehicles, Assault Value = 773



Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Kwajalein

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 64857 troops, 381 guns, 263 vehicles, Assault Value = 999

Defending force 21960 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 210

Allied max assault: 947 - adjusted assault: 564

Japanese max defense: 118 - adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 80 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
979 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
376 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 7


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Ground combat at 46,29

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7345 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 68

Defending force 24541 troops, 267 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 508


Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at 34,30

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9078 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 193

Defending force 6118 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 120



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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 335 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 430

Defending force 130880 troops, 918 guns, 447 vehicles, Assault Value = 2406


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Eniwetok

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 30643 troops, 210 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 771

Defending force 12398 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 218

Allied max assault: 4 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 150 - adjusted defense: 134

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)



Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Guns lost 1