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RE: Burma offensive continues... Marshalls soon secure
welcome back !
sorry for the spelling . English is my main language , I just can't type . and i'm too lazy to edit 
Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Good to be back, Rob! [:)]
Game date is 12th of September 1944
India & Burma
2 British divisions will arrive at Karachi next turn. These troops will than start their march towards frontlines in Burma.
The big news was that Allied forces managed finally to capture Moulmein.
Ground combat at Moulmein
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 212903 troops, 757 guns, 2316 vehicles, Assault Value = 3013
Defending force 95106 troops, 143 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1504
Allied max assault: 2705 - adjusted assault: 3155
Japanese max defense: 1054 - adjusted defense: 337
Allied assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 2)
Allied forces CAPTURE Moulmein base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
894 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
5814 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 40
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
The amount of enemy units at Moulmein was 35. These troops have now retreated towards Tavoy. I have ordered some of my armour and infantry units to follow these enemy units.
Next turn will also see various bases targeted in Burma. Mainly Tavoy but Victoria Point will be bombed too.
More fresh units are making their way from Rangoon towards Tavoy. It will take some time though before these troops arrive.
RAF also visited Saigon harbour last turn.
Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Kazan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT Gyoraitei #2, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Toyohara Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Naniwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2088, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Fusemi Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Canton Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2061, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Port hits 2
I intend to push hard in this region and thus not giving FDR time to rest his troops.
China
Chinese infantry men launched an offensive just north of Chungking.
Ground combat at 43,30
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 84024 troops, 351 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2241
Defending force 74094 troops, 763 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 1432
Allied max assault: 2180 - adjusted assault: 155
Japanese max defense: 1499 - adjusted defense: 1401
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
4919 casualties reported
Guns lost 68
The result was not good.
Central & North Pacific
There are currently +60 Allied CV's repairing and upgrading in Pearl Harbour. That is quite an force to be reckon with.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Last Japanese resistance was wiped out in Kwaleijn.
Ground combat at Kwajalein
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 45472 troops, 232 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 646
Defending force 9889 troops, 0 guns, 221 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Allied max assault: 518 - adjusted assault: 852
Japanese max defense: 13 - adjusted defense: 4
Allied assault odds: 213 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
12805 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Vehicles lost 318
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
I'am currently moving supplies and troops around in this sector.
Game date is 12th of September 1944
India & Burma
2 British divisions will arrive at Karachi next turn. These troops will than start their march towards frontlines in Burma.
The big news was that Allied forces managed finally to capture Moulmein.
Ground combat at Moulmein
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 212903 troops, 757 guns, 2316 vehicles, Assault Value = 3013
Defending force 95106 troops, 143 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1504
Allied max assault: 2705 - adjusted assault: 3155
Japanese max defense: 1054 - adjusted defense: 337
Allied assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 2)
Allied forces CAPTURE Moulmein base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
894 casualties reported
Guns lost 16
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
5814 casualties reported
Guns lost 45
Vehicles lost 40
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
The amount of enemy units at Moulmein was 35. These troops have now retreated towards Tavoy. I have ordered some of my armour and infantry units to follow these enemy units.
Next turn will also see various bases targeted in Burma. Mainly Tavoy but Victoria Point will be bombed too.
More fresh units are making their way from Rangoon towards Tavoy. It will take some time though before these troops arrive.
RAF also visited Saigon harbour last turn.
Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Kazan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PT Gyoraitei #2, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Toyohara Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Naniwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2088, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Fusemi Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Canton Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2061, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Port hits 2
I intend to push hard in this region and thus not giving FDR time to rest his troops.
China
Chinese infantry men launched an offensive just north of Chungking.
Ground combat at 43,30
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 84024 troops, 351 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2241
Defending force 74094 troops, 763 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 1432
Allied max assault: 2180 - adjusted assault: 155
Japanese max defense: 1499 - adjusted defense: 1401
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
4919 casualties reported
Guns lost 68
The result was not good.
Central & North Pacific
There are currently +60 Allied CV's repairing and upgrading in Pearl Harbour. That is quite an force to be reckon with.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Last Japanese resistance was wiped out in Kwaleijn.
Ground combat at Kwajalein
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 45472 troops, 232 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 646
Defending force 9889 troops, 0 guns, 221 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Allied max assault: 518 - adjusted assault: 852
Japanese max defense: 13 - adjusted defense: 4
Allied assault odds: 213 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
12805 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Vehicles lost 318
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
I'am currently moving supplies and troops around in this sector.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Here is an raw sketch of future intensions around the map. Keep in mind that these plans are just plans and are not yet 100% finalized.
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RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 14th of September 1944
India & Burma
RAF bombing campaign in Burma has continued.
Day Air attack on Victoria Point , at 25,39
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 5
B-24J Liberator x 44
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 22
The idea behind this target is to supress the airfield here. Thus making it impossible to supply Tavoy further up in north.
Main target was Tavoy and remains until further notice.
Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 20
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-29 Superfortress x 358
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 15
Runway hits 580
That pretty much flattened the airfield there and burned a lot of supplies. [;)] I intend to keep these bombings ongoing since those 34 units that retreated from Moulmein are heading towards Tavoy. I don't want them to have chance to get supplies and build up in strenght.
An smaller raid was launched againts Rahaeng. The idea with these is also keep burning up FDR's supplies.
Day Air attack on Rahaeng , at 31,35
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 28
Beaufighter VIF x 4
Beaufighter VIC x 7
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 56
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Runway hits 18
Royal Navy also joined up into action. The night bombardments at Tavoy created good results.
Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Kenya
CL Ceylon
CL Dauntless
CL Enterprise
CA Exeter
CA Cumberland
BB Revenge
BB Howe
Japanese ground losses:
1356 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 29
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 9
Port supply hits 10
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Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Danae
CL Emerald
CA Frobisher
CA Sussex
BC Renown
BB Ramilles
BB Royal Sovereign
BB Queen Elizabeth
Japanese ground losses:
1821 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 7
B25J's also bombed enemy troops that retreated from Moulmein.
As you can see Burma in the current major operational area but rest assure things are building up elsewhere too.
On an intel note: Remains of KB have left Saigon and seem to be heading towards Singapore. What is FDR up to?
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Repairs continue in docks at Pearl Harbour. It was radioed that 4 more US CV's are making their way towards CenPac to link up with the rest of the fleet.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Troops are now resting and transferring to better jump off points.
I have ordered big air raid next turn againts Ponape. This small base would give me an frontbase close enough to Truk so I could isolate it with LBA's. Also it would squeeze up enemy breathing space at Guadacanal.
A lot of supplies are on it's way to Noumea. (I can't not express enough how important it is to have a lot of supplies/fuel near frontlines. Allied offensives will eat a lot of them)
India & Burma
RAF bombing campaign in Burma has continued.
Day Air attack on Victoria Point , at 25,39
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 5
B-24J Liberator x 44
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 22
The idea behind this target is to supress the airfield here. Thus making it impossible to supply Tavoy further up in north.
Main target was Tavoy and remains until further notice.
Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 20
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-29 Superfortress x 358
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Airbase hits 31
Airbase supply hits 15
Runway hits 580
That pretty much flattened the airfield there and burned a lot of supplies. [;)] I intend to keep these bombings ongoing since those 34 units that retreated from Moulmein are heading towards Tavoy. I don't want them to have chance to get supplies and build up in strenght.
An smaller raid was launched againts Rahaeng. The idea with these is also keep burning up FDR's supplies.
Day Air attack on Rahaeng , at 31,35
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 28
Beaufighter VIF x 4
Beaufighter VIC x 7
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 56
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Runway hits 18
Royal Navy also joined up into action. The night bombardments at Tavoy created good results.
Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Kenya
CL Ceylon
CL Dauntless
CL Enterprise
CA Exeter
CA Cumberland
BB Revenge
BB Howe
Japanese ground losses:
1356 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 29
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 9
Port supply hits 10
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Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Danae
CL Emerald
CA Frobisher
CA Sussex
BC Renown
BB Ramilles
BB Royal Sovereign
BB Queen Elizabeth
Japanese ground losses:
1821 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 7
B25J's also bombed enemy troops that retreated from Moulmein.
As you can see Burma in the current major operational area but rest assure things are building up elsewhere too.
On an intel note: Remains of KB have left Saigon and seem to be heading towards Singapore. What is FDR up to?
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Repairs continue in docks at Pearl Harbour. It was radioed that 4 more US CV's are making their way towards CenPac to link up with the rest of the fleet.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Troops are now resting and transferring to better jump off points.
I have ordered big air raid next turn againts Ponape. This small base would give me an frontbase close enough to Truk so I could isolate it with LBA's. Also it would squeeze up enemy breathing space at Guadacanal.
A lot of supplies are on it's way to Noumea. (I can't not express enough how important it is to have a lot of supplies/fuel near frontlines. Allied offensives will eat a lot of them)
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 16th of September 1944
India & Burma
Those battered enemy units have mostly reached Tavoy. Allied troops are also slowly moving that direction.
RAF has kept the pressure on at Burma. These bombing runs should be costly for FDR.
Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 14
Mosquito FB.VI x 9
B-29 Superfortress x 310
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
350 casualties reported
Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 521
Allied intel seem to have lost contact with the KB. I'am keeping my units on Red Alert just in case FDR tries something sneaky.
China
A small air to air skirmish was reported over the city of Ichang.
Near Chungking Japanese troops launched their offensive...
Ground combat at 43,30
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 66896 troops, 760 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1429
Defending force 83128 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1897
Japanese max assault: 1452 - adjusted assault: 254
Allied max defense: 1646 - adjusted defense: 1915
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2908 casualties reported
Guns lost 138
Allied ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Next turn I will try the same. Hopefully his troops are now low on supplies.
Central & North Pacific
Allied CV's are now formed into TF's again. These ships have now sailed. The destination is not yet revealed.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The build up continues here. I need to bring in even more supplies from WC.
As promised Ponape was hit the first time around.
Day Air attack on Ponope Coastal Gun Regiment, at 71,79
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 257
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
The invasion force is gathering already too. This "small" operation will be launched soon.
India & Burma
Those battered enemy units have mostly reached Tavoy. Allied troops are also slowly moving that direction.
RAF has kept the pressure on at Burma. These bombing runs should be costly for FDR.
Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 14
Mosquito FB.VI x 9
B-29 Superfortress x 310
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
350 casualties reported
Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 521
Allied intel seem to have lost contact with the KB. I'am keeping my units on Red Alert just in case FDR tries something sneaky.
China
A small air to air skirmish was reported over the city of Ichang.
Near Chungking Japanese troops launched their offensive...
Ground combat at 43,30
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 66896 troops, 760 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1429
Defending force 83128 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1897
Japanese max assault: 1452 - adjusted assault: 254
Allied max defense: 1646 - adjusted defense: 1915
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2908 casualties reported
Guns lost 138
Allied ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Next turn I will try the same. Hopefully his troops are now low on supplies.
Central & North Pacific
Allied CV's are now formed into TF's again. These ships have now sailed. The destination is not yet revealed.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The build up continues here. I need to bring in even more supplies from WC.
As promised Ponape was hit the first time around.
Day Air attack on Ponope Coastal Gun Regiment, at 71,79
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 257
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
The invasion force is gathering already too. This "small" operation will be launched soon.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 18th of September 1944
India & Burma
Allied ground troops are making slow progress towards Tavoy. It seems that there is 6 enemy units heading towards Tavoy too. (If the intel is correct the total strenght of these troops is 60 000 men)
Meanwhile RAF and Royal Navy continue to hammer bases in Burma.
Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Danae
CL Emerald
CA Frobisher
CA Sussex
BC Renown
BB Ramilles
BB Royal Sovereign
BB Queen Elizabeth
Japanese ground losses:
478 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 2
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
B-29 Superfortress x 291
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
644 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 442
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
The docks at Pearl Harbour are somewhat empty since the Allied CV's left for their designated operation.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied fighters flew againts enemy airfield at Kendari.
Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 32
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 3 destroyed, 15 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 25
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
The invasion force is heading towards Ponape base. Intel reports that there are just 4000 enemy troops stationed in this atoll. This operation should lead to swift capture of the base.
More supplies are heading towards Noumea. This is one of staging points when the push through Solomons will be launched.
India & Burma
Allied ground troops are making slow progress towards Tavoy. It seems that there is 6 enemy units heading towards Tavoy too. (If the intel is correct the total strenght of these troops is 60 000 men)
Meanwhile RAF and Royal Navy continue to hammer bases in Burma.
Naval bombardment of Tavoy, at 28,37
Allied Ships
CL Danae
CL Emerald
CA Frobisher
CA Sussex
BC Renown
BB Ramilles
BB Royal Sovereign
BB Queen Elizabeth
Japanese ground losses:
478 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Tavoy , at 28,37
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 2
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
B-29 Superfortress x 291
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
644 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 442
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
The docks at Pearl Harbour are somewhat empty since the Allied CV's left for their designated operation.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied fighters flew againts enemy airfield at Kendari.
Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 32
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 3 destroyed, 15 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 3 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 3 destroyed, 13 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 25
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
The invasion force is heading towards Ponape base. Intel reports that there are just 4000 enemy troops stationed in this atoll. This operation should lead to swift capture of the base.
More supplies are heading towards Noumea. This is one of staging points when the push through Solomons will be launched.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 20th of September 1944
India & Burma
A bulk of the Japanese infantry forces at Tavoy have abandoned that base. At least 25 units are making their way South towards Malaya Peninsula.
I do not know whether FDR has some huge rescue operation waiting in the wings. I'am tempted to land forces at Victoria Point and thus cutting the retreat but I do not know whether I have adequate forces and ships available. I'am looking into this possibility.
Meanwhile RAF continued their efforts in Burma. One of the targets were Bangkok.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 47
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 24
B-24J Liberator x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 34
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 20
B-24J Liberator x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11
Next turn a massive airstrike is ordered againts Bangkok. This operational airfield needs to be closed down.
Central & North Pacific
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
China
A minor air to air fights over Ichang and Canton. This time around Japanese pilots faired very well againts Mosquitos and Thunderbolts.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The build up at Noumea continues. I think the first landing site will be Lunga. Some 6 enemy units present there.
Ponape was heavily bombed by the US Airforce.
Day Air attack on Ponope Base Force, at 71,79
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 224
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Next turn some B25J's will join up the action. These planes will fly off from Kwaleijin which is finally operational.
The invasion itself is few days away. Some 40 000 allied troops are involved in this operation.
Kendari was also bombed. However the casualties were too high so I decieded to rest my pilots next turn.
Here is an summary of aircraft lost from last turn....
India & Burma
A bulk of the Japanese infantry forces at Tavoy have abandoned that base. At least 25 units are making their way South towards Malaya Peninsula.
I do not know whether FDR has some huge rescue operation waiting in the wings. I'am tempted to land forces at Victoria Point and thus cutting the retreat but I do not know whether I have adequate forces and ships available. I'am looking into this possibility.
Meanwhile RAF continued their efforts in Burma. One of the targets were Bangkok.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 47
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 24
B-24J Liberator x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 14 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
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Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 34
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 20
B-24J Liberator x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11
Next turn a massive airstrike is ordered againts Bangkok. This operational airfield needs to be closed down.
Central & North Pacific
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China
A minor air to air fights over Ichang and Canton. This time around Japanese pilots faired very well againts Mosquitos and Thunderbolts.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The build up at Noumea continues. I think the first landing site will be Lunga. Some 6 enemy units present there.
Ponape was heavily bombed by the US Airforce.
Day Air attack on Ponope Base Force, at 71,79
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 224
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported
Next turn some B25J's will join up the action. These planes will fly off from Kwaleijin which is finally operational.
The invasion itself is few days away. Some 40 000 allied troops are involved in this operation.
Kendari was also bombed. However the casualties were too high so I decieded to rest my pilots next turn.
Here is an summary of aircraft lost from last turn....
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RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 22nd of September 1944
India & Burma
Japanese managed to repulse allied ground offensive just north of Tavoy.
Ground combat at 29,36
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 31224 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 813
Defending force 27528 troops, 178 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 540
Allied max assault: 785 - adjusted assault: 123
Japanese max defense: 503 - adjusted defense: 415
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1951 casualties reported
Guns lost 49
Next turn another assault is scheduled with much more powerful allied force. It is also obvious that Japanese army is retreating towards South.
The airstrike againts Bangkok resulted to solid results.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
Thunderbolt II x 28
Liberator VI x 122
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 77
B-29 Superfortress x 37
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 17 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Thunderbolt II: 1 destroyed
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Mosquito FB.VI: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
248 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 40
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 221
Meanwhile Tavoy was heavily bombed. Next turn a large sweep is also ordered againts Hanoi. This operation involved Chinese and British airforces.
Central & North Pacific
FDR spotted my CV fleet near Wake Island. Well, that is the target since he has large amount planes stationed there. So, next turn we will see large raid unless FDR deciedes to pull back his fighters/bombers, which I doubt.
I have also gathered quite an number of LBA bombers to Midway. These planes will strike againts Wake once the CV fleet has softened up the resistance. (It will be a mess for the Japanese and that is the way I like it.)
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:]
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The invasion of Ponape will begin next turn. Allied invasion fleet is just 120 miles away currently.
Lunga will be hit too next turn by the allied airforce. I have now proper fighter escort cover for these bombings.
Otherwise preparations are ongoing for further advances in this region.
India & Burma
Japanese managed to repulse allied ground offensive just north of Tavoy.
Ground combat at 29,36
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 31224 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 813
Defending force 27528 troops, 178 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 540
Allied max assault: 785 - adjusted assault: 123
Japanese max defense: 503 - adjusted defense: 415
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 1
Allied ground losses:
1951 casualties reported
Guns lost 49
Next turn another assault is scheduled with much more powerful allied force. It is also obvious that Japanese army is retreating towards South.
The airstrike againts Bangkok resulted to solid results.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
Thunderbolt II x 28
Liberator VI x 122
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 77
B-29 Superfortress x 37
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 17 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Thunderbolt II: 1 destroyed
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Mosquito FB.VI: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
248 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 40
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 221
Meanwhile Tavoy was heavily bombed. Next turn a large sweep is also ordered againts Hanoi. This operation involved Chinese and British airforces.
Central & North Pacific
FDR spotted my CV fleet near Wake Island. Well, that is the target since he has large amount planes stationed there. So, next turn we will see large raid unless FDR deciedes to pull back his fighters/bombers, which I doubt.
I have also gathered quite an number of LBA bombers to Midway. These planes will strike againts Wake once the CV fleet has softened up the resistance. (It will be a mess for the Japanese and that is the way I like it.)
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:]
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The invasion of Ponape will begin next turn. Allied invasion fleet is just 120 miles away currently.
Lunga will be hit too next turn by the allied airforce. I have now proper fighter escort cover for these bombings.
Otherwise preparations are ongoing for further advances in this region.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
This is a 2 turn update.
Game date is 26th of September 1944
India & Burma
Allied troops continue their march towards Tavoy.
Ground combat at 29,36
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 180269 troops, 923 guns, 2405 vehicles, Assault Value = 3943
Defending force 5640 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 135
Allied max assault: 3023 - adjusted assault: 1982
Japanese max defense: 124 - adjusted defense: 47
Allied assault odds: 42 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
514 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Allied ground losses:
395 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
It is now clear that Japanese troops are retreating in all sectors here in Burma.
Rahaeng was also captured by the Chinese SEAC forces. This base was abandoned by the enemy.
RAF and RN have been active in this operational theatre too.
China
Allied aircraft have launched sweeps againts Hanoi from Yunan.
Day Air attack on Hanoi , at 36,37
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 32
Thunderbolt II x 32
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 damaged
The results have been good and quite a few enemy planes have been lost in action.
Central & North Pacific
Brave Japanese pilots flew againts Allied CV fleet from Wake Island. This assault was easily repulsed though.
Day Air attack on TF at 86,60
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
G4M2 Betty x 21
P1Y Frances x 34
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 84
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 290
F6F Hellcat x 404
Hellcat II x 52
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
Corsair IV x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 51 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 21 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 32 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 84 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 7 destroyed, 28 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Poor weather cancelled allied CV strikes againts Wake. Instead the planes flew againts Marcus Island next turn.
Day Air attack on Marcus Island , at 75,56
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 71
F4U-1D Corsair x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 189
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 12 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 51 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 22
...also allied LBA's pounded the Wake from Midway.
Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 48
PB4Y Liberator x 112
B-24J Liberator x 92
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 24
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 126
Next turn an airstrike is ordered again and it will be joined by the Allied CV pilots. The Wake Island should be shutdown for good.
These battles have become very costly for the Japanese pilot pools.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Ponape base surrendered easily as expected.
Ground combat at Ponape
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 18512 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 526
Defending force 1360 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Allied max assault: 448 - adjusted assault: 212
Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 212 to 1 (fort level 8)
Allied forces CAPTURE Ponape base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
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Ponope Base Force Wiped Out at Ponape by attrition!!!
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Ponope Coastal Gun Regiment Wiped Out at Ponape by attrition!!!
A lot of supplies are brought into this area. This needs to be done in order to maintain the offensive.
Allied invasion fleet will soon start loading at Noumea.
Also supporting troops are moving into Ponape. This base will soon be fully operational and thus supress Truk and surrounding enemy bases.
Game date is 26th of September 1944
India & Burma
Allied troops continue their march towards Tavoy.
Ground combat at 29,36
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 180269 troops, 923 guns, 2405 vehicles, Assault Value = 3943
Defending force 5640 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 135
Allied max assault: 3023 - adjusted assault: 1982
Japanese max defense: 124 - adjusted defense: 47
Allied assault odds: 42 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
514 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Allied ground losses:
395 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
It is now clear that Japanese troops are retreating in all sectors here in Burma.
Rahaeng was also captured by the Chinese SEAC forces. This base was abandoned by the enemy.
RAF and RN have been active in this operational theatre too.
China
Allied aircraft have launched sweeps againts Hanoi from Yunan.
Day Air attack on Hanoi , at 36,37
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 32
Thunderbolt II x 32
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 damaged
The results have been good and quite a few enemy planes have been lost in action.
Central & North Pacific
Brave Japanese pilots flew againts Allied CV fleet from Wake Island. This assault was easily repulsed though.
Day Air attack on TF at 86,60
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 54
G4M2 Betty x 21
P1Y Frances x 34
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 84
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 290
F6F Hellcat x 404
Hellcat II x 52
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
Corsair IV x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 51 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 21 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 32 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 84 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 7 destroyed, 28 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Poor weather cancelled allied CV strikes againts Wake. Instead the planes flew againts Marcus Island next turn.
Day Air attack on Marcus Island , at 75,56
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 71
F4U-1D Corsair x 5
SB2C Helldiver x 189
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 23 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 12 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 destroyed
SB2C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 51 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 22
...also allied LBA's pounded the Wake from Midway.
Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 48
PB4Y Liberator x 112
B-24J Liberator x 92
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 24
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 126
Next turn an airstrike is ordered again and it will be joined by the Allied CV pilots. The Wake Island should be shutdown for good.
These battles have become very costly for the Japanese pilot pools.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Ponape base surrendered easily as expected.
Ground combat at Ponape
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 18512 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 526
Defending force 1360 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Allied max assault: 448 - adjusted assault: 212
Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 212 to 1 (fort level 8)
Allied forces CAPTURE Ponape base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
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Ponope Base Force Wiped Out at Ponape by attrition!!!
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Ponope Coastal Gun Regiment Wiped Out at Ponape by attrition!!!
A lot of supplies are brought into this area. This needs to be done in order to maintain the offensive.
Allied invasion fleet will soon start loading at Noumea.
Also supporting troops are moving into Ponape. This base will soon be fully operational and thus supress Truk and surrounding enemy bases.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 30th of September 1944
India & Burma
Allied troops should reach Tavoy within next few days.
Meanwhile Bangkok harbour was bombed to dust.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 13
Thunderbolt II x 9
Liberator VI x 122
B-25J Mitchell x 74
B-24J Liberator x 59
B-29 Superfortress x 282
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Arabia Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Dainiunyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
681 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Airbase hits 50
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 678
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 9
This basically means that FDR needs another evacuation point for his battered Burma army. [;)]
This operation has consumed massive amount of supplies and fuel. There is constant supply convoys moving in and out of Rangoon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
The LBA hammering of Wake Island has continued.
Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 47
PB4Y Liberator x 84
B-24J Liberator x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 133
FDR's aircraft both in Wake and Marcus Island has now been neutralized.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The invasion of Eniwetok and Lunga are about to begin. Some 60 000 men will hit shores at Lunga and hopefully can conquer the base. Intel reports 26 000 Japanese garrisoning the base.
In meantime Lunga was yet again heavily bombed.
Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 50
PB4Y Liberator x 91
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 128
FDR should be running low on supplies at Lunga. I doubt he has been able resupply that base for longtime.
India & Burma
Allied troops should reach Tavoy within next few days.
Meanwhile Bangkok harbour was bombed to dust.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 13
Thunderbolt II x 9
Liberator VI x 122
B-25J Mitchell x 74
B-24J Liberator x 59
B-29 Superfortress x 282
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Arabia Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Dainiunyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
681 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Airbase hits 50
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 678
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 9
This basically means that FDR needs another evacuation point for his battered Burma army. [;)]
This operation has consumed massive amount of supplies and fuel. There is constant supply convoys moving in and out of Rangoon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
The LBA hammering of Wake Island has continued.
Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 47
PB4Y Liberator x 84
B-24J Liberator x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 133
FDR's aircraft both in Wake and Marcus Island has now been neutralized.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The invasion of Eniwetok and Lunga are about to begin. Some 60 000 men will hit shores at Lunga and hopefully can conquer the base. Intel reports 26 000 Japanese garrisoning the base.
In meantime Lunga was yet again heavily bombed.
Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 50
PB4Y Liberator x 91
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 128
FDR should be running low on supplies at Lunga. I doubt he has been able resupply that base for longtime.
RE: Allied advance in Burma... US troops secure Kwaleijin
Game date is 2nd of October 1944
India & Burma
Airstrikes againt Bangkok continue. Bulk of the enemy troops have now reached it.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 97
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 65
B-24J Liberator x 55
B-29 Superfortress x 248
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Dainiunyo Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Arabia Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
334 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 44
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 502
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Allied troops have reached Tavoy and an ground assault is scheduled next turn. The base should fall next turn.
It also reported that Allied HQ is now considering its options in Burma/Malaya.
Some Japanese AP's/AK's are reported heading towards Saigon. US airforce has set some of its bombers on navalstrikes.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Allied CV armada is heading back Pearl Harbour.
Quite a few of allied BB's are repairing and upgrading at Pearl as we speak.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied invasion fleet has left Noumea and are making good progress.
An first airstrike is scheduled againts Truk next turn. Intresting to an estimate what kind of troop strenghts FDR has garrisoning there.
Lunga was softened up this turn too.
Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 83
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 94
It is now confirmed that Japanese navy is present at Kendari. At least BB Fuso was confirmed to on the docks. What is FDR up to? My guess would be an navalstrike targeting Timor.
India & Burma
Airstrikes againt Bangkok continue. Bulk of the enemy troops have now reached it.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 97
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 65
B-24J Liberator x 55
B-29 Superfortress x 248
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 6 damaged
Japanese Ships
AP Dainiunyo Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Arabia Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
334 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 44
Airbase supply hits 17
Runway hits 502
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Allied troops have reached Tavoy and an ground assault is scheduled next turn. The base should fall next turn.
It also reported that Allied HQ is now considering its options in Burma/Malaya.
Some Japanese AP's/AK's are reported heading towards Saigon. US airforce has set some of its bombers on navalstrikes.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Allied CV armada is heading back Pearl Harbour.
Quite a few of allied BB's are repairing and upgrading at Pearl as we speak.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied invasion fleet has left Noumea and are making good progress.
An first airstrike is scheduled againts Truk next turn. Intresting to an estimate what kind of troop strenghts FDR has garrisoning there.
Lunga was softened up this turn too.
Day Air attack on Lunga , at 67,97
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 83
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 94
It is now confirmed that Japanese navy is present at Kendari. At least BB Fuso was confirmed to on the docks. What is FDR up to? My guess would be an navalstrike targeting Timor.
CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
Game date is 4th of October 1944
India & Burma
Allied troops seized the Tavoy base.
Ground combat at Tavoy
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 187046 troops, 1065 guns, 2458 vehicles, Assault Value = 4457
Defending force 8052 troops, 74 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 156
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7
Allied max assault: 3455 - adjusted assault: 1595
Japanese max defense: 146 - adjusted defense: 61
Allied assault odds: 26 to 1 (fort level 7)
Allied forces CAPTURE Tavoy base !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Japanese ground losses:
1627 casualties reported
Guns lost 38
Vehicles lost 3
Allied ground losses:
528 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 4
RAF continued to put pressure at Bangkok. It also has become clear that Japanese burmese army is moving towards Saigon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
SS Blackfin did the most brave assault this turn. This submarine managed to put a torpedo into CV Zuikaku! [:-][;)]
Sub attack at 81,38
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashimo
Allied Ships
SS Blackfin, hits 1
It seems that this TF was heading towards Aleutians. Was on an mission or what... that I do not know.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
There was not any Japanese resistance at Truk
Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 31
PB4Y Liberator x 51
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 5 destroyed, 18 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 11
Runway hits 25
The bad news is that intel indicates 55 000 Japanese troops present. It is not impossible to conquer the base but is it worth it??? I need to think this through.
Invasion fleet is nearing Lunga so keep the fingers crossed.
At Kendari there seems to be 5 Japanese BB's and at least CV Shinano present. What is their objective I do not know. Unfortunately I don't adequate airforce power available to make FDR pay for this.
On a sidenote we have already agreed on an rematch once this is over. We will be using FDR's mod! [:)] ...but this PBEM has still some way to go before the end curtain falls.
India & Burma
Allied troops seized the Tavoy base.
Ground combat at Tavoy
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 187046 troops, 1065 guns, 2458 vehicles, Assault Value = 4457
Defending force 8052 troops, 74 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 156
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7
Allied max assault: 3455 - adjusted assault: 1595
Japanese max defense: 146 - adjusted defense: 61
Allied assault odds: 26 to 1 (fort level 7)
Allied forces CAPTURE Tavoy base !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Japanese ground losses:
1627 casualties reported
Guns lost 38
Vehicles lost 3
Allied ground losses:
528 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 4
RAF continued to put pressure at Bangkok. It also has become clear that Japanese burmese army is moving towards Saigon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
SS Blackfin did the most brave assault this turn. This submarine managed to put a torpedo into CV Zuikaku! [:-][;)]
Sub attack at 81,38
Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Yukikaze
DD Hayashimo
Allied Ships
SS Blackfin, hits 1
It seems that this TF was heading towards Aleutians. Was on an mission or what... that I do not know.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
There was not any Japanese resistance at Truk
Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 31
PB4Y Liberator x 51
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 5 destroyed, 18 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 11
Runway hits 25
The bad news is that intel indicates 55 000 Japanese troops present. It is not impossible to conquer the base but is it worth it??? I need to think this through.
Invasion fleet is nearing Lunga so keep the fingers crossed.
At Kendari there seems to be 5 Japanese BB's and at least CV Shinano present. What is their objective I do not know. Unfortunately I don't adequate airforce power available to make FDR pay for this.
On a sidenote we have already agreed on an rematch once this is over. We will be using FDR's mod! [:)] ...but this PBEM has still some way to go before the end curtain falls.
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Rob Brennan UK
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RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
Finally got Tavoy eh ? [;)]
only 11 months left to get the rest now [:D]
I'm happy you are nearing the final phase with this one, been a long old haul for you .. grats
only 11 months left to get the rest now [:D]
I'm happy you are nearing the final phase with this one, been a long old haul for you .. grats
sorry for the spelling . English is my main language , I just can't type . and i'm too lazy to edit
RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK
Finally got Tavoy eh ? [;)]
only 11 months left to get the rest now [:D]
I'm happy you are nearing the final phase with this one, been a long old haul for you .. grats
Yeah, finally into Tavoy... and the lossess have been horrible for both sides. (I will post a screenshot from Burma ín a next update)
Btw, how is the new home? ...and everything else ok Rob ? [:)]
Thanks... I don't even remember when this one started but it was definately in 2005. (Pretty much the first ever game I played with Witp... I didn't bother too much with the AI)
Hmpf... 11 months to go? I thought the game will end in 1946? [&:]
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Rob Brennan UK
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RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
won;t end with an allied victory after aug 45 iirc. best you get is a draw , unless you nuke Japan too heavily [:D]
House is finally sorted out, taken weeks to get phone/internet/TV and sort out the old bills and not pay the unpaid bills from my predessor (found out he died in bed last july in my bedroom .. eek .. just as well i don't believe in ghosts [;)]).. PS Its a new bed [;)]
Funnily enough my longest game vs Joe was my 1st too, been an uphill struggle from mid 42 once the CV's died horribly so I can sympathise with you ..
House is finally sorted out, taken weeks to get phone/internet/TV and sort out the old bills and not pay the unpaid bills from my predessor (found out he died in bed last july in my bedroom .. eek .. just as well i don't believe in ghosts [;)]).. PS Its a new bed [;)]
Funnily enough my longest game vs Joe was my 1st too, been an uphill struggle from mid 42 once the CV's died horribly so I can sympathise with you ..
sorry for the spelling . English is my main language , I just can't type . and i'm too lazy to edit
RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
That is good to hear that things are looking up! [:)] ...as for the predecessor... no comments! [:D]
Things are good hear too. The 2nd baby will "arrive" in late May/early June. The only bad news is that we have to give our dog away. [:(] "He" just is not getting along with the little one who nowdays runs and yet has no brains for anykind of dangers! [8|]
I doubt I'am even close enough to target Home Islands with nukes yet but I will do my best ofcourse.
Yeah, I actually have thought that had this game ended I propably would have lost intrest in Witp alltogether. [:)]
Here is the next turn...
Game date is 6th of October 1944
India & Burma
Three enemy AK's were bombed off the coast of Saigon.
Day Air attack on TF, near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 25
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
AV Sanyo Maru
AK Bangkok Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuwa
RAF has continued to bomb Bangkok. The idea is to consume as much of enemy supply levels as possible.
I'am moving transport shipping to Burma. The current Idea is to open 2nd beach head at Victoria point. That should give FDR something more to think.
Central & North Pacific
It seems that CV Zuikaku was on its way towards Aleutians since part of the IJN CV "fleet" turned up near Dutch Harbour.
I don't have adequate amount of troops in this region nor modern aircraft. So, FDR might have an field day here but the good thing is that there is not much to bomb around Aleutians.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
IJN Battleships and some CV's were repulsed by allied airmen at Timor.
Day Air attack on TF at 33,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Kittyhawk III x 16
Vengeance I x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 8 destroyed
Vengeance I: 7 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CVE Kaiyo
CV Shinano
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Day Air attack on TF at 33,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 39
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 12
Kittyhawk III x 4
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 6 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
Beaufighter Mk 21: 10 destroyed
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1
BB Yamato, Bomb hits 1
The enemy ships turned around but who knows FDR might make an second attempt next turn.
The Lunga landings have begun at Solomons.
TF 1215 encounters mine field at Lunga (67,97)
TF 1215 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 67,97
Allied Ships
MSW Velocity
MSW Bunbury
MSW Bowen
MSW Benalla
DD Hunt
AK Empire Mist, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Coastal Guns at Lunga, 67,97, firing at TF 1215
2038 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Velocity, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Hunt, Shell hits 8
MSW Bunbury, Shell hits 12
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 4
DE Burden R. Hastings
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
4847 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
As has the invasion of Eniwetok. This base should surrender within next 2 days.
Things are good hear too. The 2nd baby will "arrive" in late May/early June. The only bad news is that we have to give our dog away. [:(] "He" just is not getting along with the little one who nowdays runs and yet has no brains for anykind of dangers! [8|]
I doubt I'am even close enough to target Home Islands with nukes yet but I will do my best ofcourse.
Yeah, I actually have thought that had this game ended I propably would have lost intrest in Witp alltogether. [:)]
Here is the next turn...
Game date is 6th of October 1944
India & Burma
Three enemy AK's were bombed off the coast of Saigon.
Day Air attack on TF, near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 25
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
AV Sanyo Maru
AK Bangkok Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kuwa
RAF has continued to bomb Bangkok. The idea is to consume as much of enemy supply levels as possible.
I'am moving transport shipping to Burma. The current Idea is to open 2nd beach head at Victoria point. That should give FDR something more to think.
Central & North Pacific
It seems that CV Zuikaku was on its way towards Aleutians since part of the IJN CV "fleet" turned up near Dutch Harbour.
I don't have adequate amount of troops in this region nor modern aircraft. So, FDR might have an field day here but the good thing is that there is not much to bomb around Aleutians.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
IJN Battleships and some CV's were repulsed by allied airmen at Timor.
Day Air attack on TF at 33,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Kittyhawk III x 16
Vengeance I x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 8 destroyed
Vengeance I: 7 destroyed
Japanese Ships
CVE Kaiyo
CV Shinano
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Day Air attack on TF at 33,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 39
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 12
Kittyhawk III x 4
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 6 destroyed
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
Beaufighter Mk 21: 10 destroyed
Japanese Ships
BB Musashi
BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1
BB Yamato, Bomb hits 1
The enemy ships turned around but who knows FDR might make an second attempt next turn.
The Lunga landings have begun at Solomons.
TF 1215 encounters mine field at Lunga (67,97)
TF 1215 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 67,97
Allied Ships
MSW Velocity
MSW Bunbury
MSW Bowen
MSW Benalla
DD Hunt
AK Empire Mist, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Coastal Guns at Lunga, 67,97, firing at TF 1215
2038 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Velocity, Shell hits 8, on fire
DD Hunt, Shell hits 8
MSW Bunbury, Shell hits 12
DD O'Bannon, Shell hits 4
DE Burden R. Hastings
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
4847 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
As has the invasion of Eniwetok. This base should surrender within next 2 days.
RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
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RE: CV Zuikaku torpedoed... Allied troops capture Tavoy
Game date is 8th of October 1944
India & Burma
The city of Bangkok saw the daily visits from RAF.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 116
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 75
B-29 Superfortress x 232
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 19
Runway hits 245
A few more Japanese transport ships were hit near Saigon...
Day Air attack on TF, near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Clyde Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AV Sanyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
It seems that FDR is abandoning Bangkok too. Last turn there were some 90 000 men there and now just 45 000.
China
Chinese pilots got the short end of the stick over Changsa.
Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 16
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 11 destroyed
Next turn a large fighter sweep is ordered. Those Ki-84's wohn't get away with that unpunished.
Central & North Pacific
Japanese navy conducted an airstrike over Dutch Harbour...
Day Air attack on TF, near Dutch Harbor at 103,36
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 25
B6N Jill x 44
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Dutch Harbor , at 103,36
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
D4Y Judy x 69
B6N Jill x 94
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y Judy: 8 destroyed, 10 damaged
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
I'am quite satisfied with the above loss ratio.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The ground offensive at Lunga will begin next turn.
A lot of air to air action near Timor and Kendari.
Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 12
G4M2 Betty x 40
P1Y Frances x 11
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Kittyhawk III x 17
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 27 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 7 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 18
G4M2 Betty x 20
P1Y Frances x 7
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
Kittyhawk III x 5
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 9 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 93
J1N1-S Irving x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 18
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Some fresh squadrons are now moved into frontline action. Intresting to see whether FDR will keep pushing me here.
Eniwetok was captured as expected. Now I'am moving some supporting troops there in order to build up the base.
On an general note my Submarines have been active around Japan. So, I'am pleased with their results but also casualty rate is big due to FDR's excellents ASW efforts.
Now I'am just moving the British submarines into their designated areas.
India & Burma
The city of Bangkok saw the daily visits from RAF.
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 116
Mosquito FB.VI x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 75
B-29 Superfortress x 232
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 19
Runway hits 245
A few more Japanese transport ships were hit near Saigon...
Day Air attack on TF, near Saigon at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
Japanese Ships
AK Clyde Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AV Sanyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
It seems that FDR is abandoning Bangkok too. Last turn there were some 90 000 men there and now just 45 000.
China
Chinese pilots got the short end of the stick over Changsa.
Day Air attack on Changsha , at 47,36
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 16
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 11 destroyed
Next turn a large fighter sweep is ordered. Those Ki-84's wohn't get away with that unpunished.
Central & North Pacific
Japanese navy conducted an airstrike over Dutch Harbour...
Day Air attack on TF, near Dutch Harbor at 103,36
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 25
B6N Jill x 44
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied Ships
MSW Oriole, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Dutch Harbor , at 103,36
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
D4Y Judy x 69
B6N Jill x 94
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y Judy: 8 destroyed, 10 damaged
B6N Jill: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
I'am quite satisfied with the above loss ratio.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The ground offensive at Lunga will begin next turn.
A lot of air to air action near Timor and Kendari.
Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 12
G4M2 Betty x 40
P1Y Frances x 11
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Kittyhawk III x 17
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 2 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 27 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 7 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on Koepang , at 28,77
Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 18
G4M2 Betty x 20
P1Y Frances x 7
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
Kittyhawk III x 5
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 9 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire VIII: 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 2 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 33,71
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 93
J1N1-S Irving x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 18
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Some fresh squadrons are now moved into frontline action. Intresting to see whether FDR will keep pushing me here.
Eniwetok was captured as expected. Now I'am moving some supporting troops there in order to build up the base.
On an general note my Submarines have been active around Japan. So, I'am pleased with their results but also casualty rate is big due to FDR's excellents ASW efforts.
Now I'am just moving the British submarines into their designated areas.
RE: Lunga is liberated... Allied troops capture Tavoy
Game date is 10th of October 1944
India & Burma
FDR tried to sneak in some Japanese fighters into Bangkok. We that plot backfired!
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
Thunderbolt II x 12
Liberator VI x 107
B-25J Mitchell x 73
B-29 Superfortress x 216
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 32 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
265 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 305
B29's will visit Saigon next turn. A major evacuation by the enemy seems to be ongoing there.
British submarines are now sailing into their patrol routes from Rangoon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Wake Island was bombed by the LBA's from Midway.
It seems that Japanese CV TF has abandoned its operations in the Aleutians.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The big news was that Lunga was captured last turn.
Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14400 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 736
Defending force 17939 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 353
Allied max assault: 307 - adjusted assault: 466
Japanese max defense: 174 - adjusted defense: 19
Allied assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 8)
Allied forces CAPTURE Lunga base !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
There were several skirmishes in the skies above Lautem.
Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 12
G3M Nell x 20
G4M2 Betty x 36
P1Y Frances x 11
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
Kittyhawk III x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 7 destroyed
G3M Nell: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed, 5 damaged
P1Y Frances: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 7
G3M Nell x 12
G4M2 Betty x 23
P1Y Frances x 6
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Kittyhawk III x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 6 destroyed
G3M Nell: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
The Japanese fleet seems still be docked at Kendari. What is he up to? [:)]
India & Burma
FDR tried to sneak in some Japanese fighters into Bangkok. We that plot backfired!
Day Air attack on Bangkok , at 29,40
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
Thunderbolt II x 12
Liberator VI x 107
B-25J Mitchell x 73
B-29 Superfortress x 216
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 32 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
265 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 305
B29's will visit Saigon next turn. A major evacuation by the enemy seems to be ongoing there.
British submarines are now sailing into their patrol routes from Rangoon.
China
[>:][>:][>:][>:][>:]
Central & North Pacific
Wake Island was bombed by the LBA's from Midway.
It seems that Japanese CV TF has abandoned its operations in the Aleutians.
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
The big news was that Lunga was captured last turn.
Ground combat at Lunga
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14400 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 736
Defending force 17939 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 353
Allied max assault: 307 - adjusted assault: 466
Japanese max defense: 174 - adjusted defense: 19
Allied assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 8)
Allied forces CAPTURE Lunga base !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
There were several skirmishes in the skies above Lautem.
Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 12
G3M Nell x 20
G4M2 Betty x 36
P1Y Frances x 11
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
Kittyhawk III x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 7 destroyed
G3M Nell: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 15 destroyed, 5 damaged
P1Y Frances: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 7
G3M Nell x 12
G4M2 Betty x 23
P1Y Frances x 6
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
Kittyhawk III x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 6 destroyed
G3M Nell: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
The Japanese fleet seems still be docked at Kendari. What is he up to? [:)]
RE: Lunga is liberated... Allied troops capture Tavoy
Game date is 12th of October 1944
India & Burma
As promised Allied heaviest visited Saigon last turn.
Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 15
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 262
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 7 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 19 destroyed, 77 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
649 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 14
Runway hits 197
Allied ground troops continue their march towards South. At the moment I will propably turn my attention into Bangkok.
Also there will be a 2nd landing at Victoria Point. I do have adequate forces available but transports are just gathering.
China
Allied fighters engaged the enemy over at Hengchow.
Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 45,37
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 75
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 19 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 12 destroyed, 2 damaged
P40N's are now moved into defensive duties. I'am lacking the numbers to replace these type of aircraft. Currently there is 0 available.
Central & North Pacific
SS Trepang managed to torpedo an enemy CL near Marianas.
Sub attack at 63,50
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Hiyodori
DD Nokaze
DD Yunagi
DD Oite
DD Kasumi
CL Tatsuta
CL Yura
CL Noshiro
Allied Ships
SS Trepang, hits 2
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied LBA's visited Truk and managed to destroy some enemy aircraft.
Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 50
P-61A Black Widow x 7
PB4Y Liberator x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 5 destroyed
E7K2 Alf: 1 destroyed
Ki-54 Hickory: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
I'am moving more troops into Lunga. Next I will destroy the remaining Japanese near Lunga.
Japanese battle fleet is still stationed at Kendari.
India & Burma
As promised Allied heaviest visited Saigon last turn.
Day Air attack on Saigon , at 31,46
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 21
N1K1-J George x 7
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 15
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 262
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 7 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 19 destroyed, 77 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
649 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Airbase hits 21
Airbase supply hits 14
Runway hits 197
Allied ground troops continue their march towards South. At the moment I will propably turn my attention into Bangkok.
Also there will be a 2nd landing at Victoria Point. I do have adequate forces available but transports are just gathering.
China
Allied fighters engaged the enemy over at Hengchow.
Day Air attack on Hengchow , at 45,37
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 75
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 19 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 12 destroyed, 2 damaged
P40N's are now moved into defensive duties. I'am lacking the numbers to replace these type of aircraft. Currently there is 0 available.
Central & North Pacific
SS Trepang managed to torpedo an enemy CL near Marianas.
Sub attack at 63,50
Japanese Ships
CL Oyodo, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Hiyodori
DD Nokaze
DD Yunagi
DD Oite
DD Kasumi
CL Tatsuta
CL Yura
CL Noshiro
Allied Ships
SS Trepang, hits 2
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Allied LBA's visited Truk and managed to destroy some enemy aircraft.
Day Air attack on Truk , at 63,78
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 50
P-61A Black Widow x 7
PB4Y Liberator x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 5 destroyed
E7K2 Alf: 1 destroyed
Ki-54 Hickory: 1 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 1 destroyed
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
I'am moving more troops into Lunga. Next I will destroy the remaining Japanese near Lunga.
Japanese battle fleet is still stationed at Kendari.