Shame and Execration! Warspite Vs Kaleun
Moderators: wdolson, Don Bowen, mogami
RE: RE:Carrier battle North of the Marianas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/01/44
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Night Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 17
J1N1-S Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 damaged
Manpower hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Manpower hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 39
P-38J Lightning x 21
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
SB2C Helldiver x 15
P-38J Lightning x 21
F-5C Lightning x 6
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-24J Liberator x 59
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 34
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 23
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Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
SB2C Helldiver x 29
TBF Avenger x 18
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
18 x TBF Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 42666 troops, 578 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9431
Defending force 349234 troops, 553 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7744
Japanese max assault: 306 - adjusted assault: 0
Allied max defense: 8150 - adjusted defense: 49465
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
4476 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Allied bombers keep hitting Japan
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Night Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 17
J1N1-S Irving x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 damaged
Manpower hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Manpower hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 39
P-38J Lightning x 21
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
30 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
SB2C Helldiver x 15
P-38J Lightning x 21
F-5C Lightning x 6
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-24J Liberator x 59
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 34
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 23
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Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 13
SB2C Helldiver x 29
TBF Avenger x 18
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
18 x TBF Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 42666 troops, 578 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9431
Defending force 349234 troops, 553 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7744
Japanese max assault: 306 - adjusted assault: 0
Allied max defense: 8150 - adjusted defense: 49465
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
4476 casualties reported
Guns lost 89
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Allied bombers keep hitting Japan
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: RE:Carrier battle North of the Marianas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/03/44
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Sub attack at 28,41
Japanese Ships
CVE Kaiyo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Kiji
DD Hibiki
DD Akishimo
DD Hayashimo
DD Okinami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hatsuzuki
Allied Ships
SS Mingo, hits 7
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Sub attack at 27,41
Japanese Ships
PC Kusagaki, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
PC PC-19
PC Shonan
Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 24, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 62
B-25J Mitchell x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 14 damaged
Oil hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
SB2C Helldiver x 9
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 5
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 44
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 44
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 47
B-25J Mitchell x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 5 damaged
Runway hits 3
Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 7
P-38J Lightning x 69
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26728 troops, 385 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9436
Defending force 349635 troops, 547 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7775
Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
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Sub attack at 28,41
Japanese Ships
CVE Kaiyo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Kiji
DD Hibiki
DD Akishimo
DD Hayashimo
DD Okinami
DD Kiyonami
DD Hatsuzuki
Allied Ships
SS Mingo, hits 7
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Sub attack at 27,41
Japanese Ships
PC Kusagaki, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
PC PC-19
PC Shonan
Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 24, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 62
B-25J Mitchell x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 14 damaged
Oil hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
SB2C Helldiver x 9
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 5
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 44
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 44
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 47
B-25J Mitchell x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 5 damaged
Runway hits 3
Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 7
P-38J Lightning x 69
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 26728 troops, 385 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9436
Defending force 349635 troops, 547 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7775
Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: RE:Carrier battle North of the Marianas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/04/44
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Tinian (62,65)
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
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Night Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 9 damaged
Manpower hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Tinian, at 62,65
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 35
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Tinian (62,65)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
LCI LCI-779, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
167 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI LCI-778, Shell hits 1
LCI(M) LCI(M)-582, Shell hits 3, on fire
LCI LCI-772, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-408, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-438, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI LCI-640, Shell hits 2
LCI(G) LCI(G)-437
LSM LSM-12, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-74
Allied ground losses:
1571 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1025
TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
208 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCM 593E, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-361, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-357, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCT LCT-322, Shell hits 4, on fire
DE Foreman, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 1
LST LST-880, Shell hits 1
LST LST-674
LST LST-638, Shell hits 4, on fire
LST LST-582, Shell hits 1
LST LST-581, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-390, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-220, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-441, Shell hits 4
LCI(G) LCI(G)-405, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
1370 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1033
TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-669, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-639, Shell hits 2, on fire
DE Wesson
LST LST-579, Shell hits 3
LCI(G) LCI(G)-439, Shell hits 2
Allied ground losses:
750 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 68,47
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
PC PC-15
PC PC-14
PC PC-13
PC PC-12
PC PC-11
PC PC-10
PC PC-9
PC PC-8
PC PC-7
PC PC-6
PC PC-5
PC PC-4
PC PC-3
PC PC-2
PC PC-1
PC Chiburi
Allied Ships
SS Sea Owl, hits 33, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 32
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 44
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 14 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed, 21 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 14 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
SB2C Helldiver x 29
P-38J Lightning x 7
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
SB2C Helldiver x 8
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 4
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 4
B-24J Liberator x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 28
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4731 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Defending force 30136 troops, 245 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 482 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
Defending force 10435 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Allied max assault: 18 - adjusted assault: 4
Japanese max defense: 88 - adjusted defense: 85
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Tinian invaded!
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Tinian (62,65)
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
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Night Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 9 damaged
Manpower hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Tinian, at 62,65
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 35
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Tinian (62,65)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
LCI LCI-779, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
167 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI LCI-778, Shell hits 1
LCI(M) LCI(M)-582, Shell hits 3, on fire
LCI LCI-772, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-408, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-438, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI LCI-640, Shell hits 2
LCI(G) LCI(G)-437
LSM LSM-12, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-74
Allied ground losses:
1571 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1025
TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
208 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCM 593E, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-361, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-357, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCT LCT-322, Shell hits 4, on fire
DE Foreman, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 1
LST LST-880, Shell hits 1
LST LST-674
LST LST-638, Shell hits 4, on fire
LST LST-582, Shell hits 1
LST LST-581, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-390, Shell hits 2, on fire
LCI(G) LCI(G)-220, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-441, Shell hits 4
LCI(G) LCI(G)-405, Shell hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
1370 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1033
TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
87 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-669, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-639, Shell hits 2, on fire
DE Wesson
LST LST-579, Shell hits 3
LCI(G) LCI(G)-439, Shell hits 2
Allied ground losses:
750 casualties reported
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ASW attack at 68,47
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
PC PC-15
PC PC-14
PC PC-13
PC PC-12
PC PC-11
PC PC-10
PC PC-9
PC PC-8
PC PC-7
PC PC-6
PC PC-5
PC PC-4
PC PC-3
PC PC-2
PC PC-1
PC Chiburi
Allied Ships
SS Sea Owl, hits 33, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 32
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 44
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 14 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed, 21 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 14 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
SB2C Helldiver x 29
P-38J Lightning x 7
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
SB2C Helldiver x 8
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 4
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 4
B-24J Liberator x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 28
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4731 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Defending force 30136 troops, 245 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 482 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 706
Defending force 10435 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Allied max assault: 18 - adjusted assault: 4
Japanese max defense: 88 - adjusted defense: 85
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Tinian invaded!
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: RE:Carrier battle North of the Marianas
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/05/44
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1033
TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Night Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-71, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied ground losses:
492 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1025
TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
343 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCVP 593Q, Shell hits 3, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-71, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
LCVP 592S, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-363, Shell hits 3, on fire
DE Foreman
LCI(G) LCI(G)-403, Shell hits 4, on fire
LCT LCT-169, Shell hits 4
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 1
LST LST-672, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-406, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-643, Shell hits 3
LCI(G) LCI(G)-405, Shell hits 5, on fire
LST LST-582, Shell hits 1
LCI(G) LCI(G)-442, Shell hits 4
LST LST-125
Allied ground losses:
519 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 21
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 24
P-38J Lightning x 21
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 11 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 4
B-24J Liberator x 28
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 31
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 47
B-25J Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 13
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Ind. Mixed Regiment, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 48
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
15 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27155 troops, 396 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9927
Defending force 349462 troops, 545 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7780
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4722 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Defending force 36598 troops, 343 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 714
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Banjarmasin
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 18834 troops, 107 guns, 318 vehicles, Assault Value = 501
Defending force 4153 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51
Allied max assault: 850 - adjusted assault: 632
Japanese max defense: 42 - adjusted defense: 5
Allied assault odds: 126 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
945 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 33792 troops, 336 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 714
Defending force 10487 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5
Allied max assault: 734 - adjusted assault: 492
Japanese max defense: 97 - adjusted defense: 104
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
706 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Allied ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1033
TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Night Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 8
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-71, Shell hits 2, on fire
Allied ground losses:
492 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1025
TF 1025 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
343 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCVP 593Q, Shell hits 3, on fire
LCI(R) LCI(R)-71, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
LCVP 592S, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-363, Shell hits 3, on fire
DE Foreman
LCI(G) LCI(G)-403, Shell hits 4, on fire
LCT LCT-169, Shell hits 4
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 1
LST LST-672, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-406, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-643, Shell hits 3
LCI(G) LCI(G)-405, Shell hits 5, on fire
LST LST-582, Shell hits 1
LCI(G) LCI(G)-442, Shell hits 4
LST LST-125
Allied ground losses:
519 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 21
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 24
P-38J Lightning x 21
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 11 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 4
B-24J Liberator x 28
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 31
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 47
B-25J Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 13
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Ind. Mixed Regiment, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 48
Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
15 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27155 troops, 396 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9927
Defending force 349462 troops, 545 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7780
Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4722 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Defending force 36598 troops, 343 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 714
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Banjarmasin
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 18834 troops, 107 guns, 318 vehicles, Assault Value = 501
Defending force 4153 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51
Allied max assault: 850 - adjusted assault: 632
Japanese max defense: 42 - adjusted defense: 5
Allied assault odds: 126 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
945 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 33792 troops, 336 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 714
Defending force 10487 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5
Allied max assault: 734 - adjusted assault: 492
Japanese max defense: 97 - adjusted defense: 104
Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 5)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
706 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Allied ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Tinian base captured
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/06/44
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-85, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Night Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 12000 feet
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1020
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
385 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
C6N Myrt x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 61
B-25J Mitchell x 21
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Oil hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-38J Lightning x 5
F-5C Lightning x 5
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Ind. Mixed Regiment, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 10
P-38J Lightning x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27301 troops, 397 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10163
Defending force 349267 troops, 543 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9908
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3867 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 139
Defending force 40287 troops, 436 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 715
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 37587 troops, 436 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 715
Defending force 9456 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 139
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied max assault: 730 - adjusted assault: 661
Japanese max defense: 82 - adjusted defense: 38
Allied assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied forces CAPTURE Tinian base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
463 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Allied ground losses:
198 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1
Tinian captured
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-85, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Night Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 12000 feet
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1002
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
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Coastal Guns at Tinian, 62,65, firing at TF 1020
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 62,65
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied ground losses:
385 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
C6N Myrt x 1
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 1
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 61
B-25J Mitchell x 21
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Oil hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-38J Lightning x 5
F-5C Lightning x 5
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
5 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Ind. Mixed Regiment, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 10
P-38J Lightning x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 32
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27301 troops, 397 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10163
Defending force 349267 troops, 543 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9908
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3867 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 139
Defending force 40287 troops, 436 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 715
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 37587 troops, 436 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 715
Defending force 9456 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 139
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied max assault: 730 - adjusted assault: 661
Japanese max defense: 82 - adjusted defense: 38
Allied assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied forces CAPTURE Tinian base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
463 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Allied ground losses:
198 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
Vehicles lost 1
Tinian captured
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Tinian base captured
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/07/44
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ASW attack at 28,50
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 3
BB Yamato, Shell hits 1
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 1
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
DD Conway, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AK Port Orford, Shell hits 5, on fire
AK Silksworth
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1
BB Yamato, Shell hits 4
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 2
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, on fire
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
DD Bennett
DD Hopewell, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Leutze, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Halsey Powell, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Mintaka, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Seginus, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
AK Autauga, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK Antares
AK Ganymede, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Auriga, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Boulder Victory, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Navajo Victory
AK Poyang, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Pollux
AK Acubens
AK Louisianan
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Tennessean, Shell hits 1
AK Steel Ranger, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Harry Luckenbach
AK Sagoland
AK Makawao
AK Manukai
AK Manulani
AD Admiral Day, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
AK American Press
AK City of Elwood
AK Timber Rush
AK Cape Trinity, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AK Santa Monica
AK Sea Sturgeon
AK Alcoa Pennant
AK Cape Constantine
AK Cape Fear
AK Cape Stevens
AK Clevedon
AK Cynthia Olson
AK Elna
AK General Fleisher
AK Meteor
This escorts sure gave a good account of themselves
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
BB Yamato
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, on fire
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio, on fire
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
PT PT-66
PT PT-67
PT PT-74
PT PT-75, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT PT-76, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
PT PT-77
PT PT-78
PT PT-79
PT PT-80
PT PT-81
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ASW attack at 22,44
Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
PC PC-19
PC Shonan
PC Yashiro
Allied Ships
SS O21, hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Arashio, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hayanami
DD Shimakaze
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 3
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 4, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Maya
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Yamato
Allied ground losses:
629 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 4
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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M5 Zeke x 50
N1K1-J George x 21
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 16
Ki-102a Randy x 15
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zeke: 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 4 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 destroyed, 14 damaged
Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 11
B-24J Liberator x 39
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 4
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Day Air attack on TF at 39,60
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Cape Stevens, Bomb hits 1
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Day Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Wallingford, Bomb hits 2, on fire
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3253 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 117
Defending force 49651 troops, 524 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1043
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 37706 troops, 438 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1041
Defending force 8351 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 117
Allied max assault: 707 - adjusted assault: 675
Japanese max defense: 82 - adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 96 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
1619 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
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ASW attack at 28,50
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 3
BB Yamato, Shell hits 1
BB Hyuga, Shell hits 1
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
DD Conway, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AK Port Orford, Shell hits 5, on fire
AK Silksworth
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1
BB Yamato, Shell hits 4
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 2
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, on fire
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
DD Bennett
DD Hopewell, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Leutze, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Halsey Powell, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AK Mintaka, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Seginus, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
AK Autauga, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AK Antares
AK Ganymede, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Auriga, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Boulder Victory, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AK Navajo Victory
AK Poyang, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Pollux
AK Acubens
AK Louisianan
AK Montanan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Tennessean, Shell hits 1
AK Steel Ranger, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Harry Luckenbach
AK Sagoland
AK Makawao
AK Manukai
AK Manulani
AD Admiral Day, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
AK American Press
AK City of Elwood
AK Timber Rush
AK Cape Trinity, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AK Santa Monica
AK Sea Sturgeon
AK Alcoa Pennant
AK Cape Constantine
AK Cape Fear
AK Cape Stevens
AK Clevedon
AK Cynthia Olson
AK Elna
AK General Fleisher
AK Meteor
This escorts sure gave a good account of themselves
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato
BB Yamato
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mikuma, on fire
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Hayanami
DD Tanikaze
DD Arashio, on fire
DD Shirakumo
DD Shirayuki
Allied Ships
PT PT-66
PT PT-67
PT PT-74
PT PT-75, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PT PT-76, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
PT PT-77
PT PT-78
PT PT-79
PT PT-80
PT PT-81
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ASW attack at 22,44
Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
PC PC-19
PC Shonan
PC Yashiro
Allied Ships
SS O21, hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Arashio, on fire
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hayanami
DD Shimakaze
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 3
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Mikuma, Shell hits 4, on fire
CA Haguro
CA Maya
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Yamato
Allied ground losses:
629 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 4
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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M5 Zeke x 50
N1K1-J George x 21
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 16
Ki-102a Randy x 15
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zeke: 3 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 4 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 destroyed, 14 damaged
Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 11
B-24J Liberator x 39
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 4
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Day Air attack on TF at 39,60
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Cape Stevens, Bomb hits 1
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Day Air attack on TF, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Wallingford, Bomb hits 2, on fire
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3253 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 117
Defending force 49651 troops, 524 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1043
Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 37706 troops, 438 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1041
Defending force 8351 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 117
Allied max assault: 707 - adjusted assault: 675
Japanese max defense: 82 - adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 96 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
1619 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Allied ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Tinian secured
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/09/44
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Night Air attack on Kyoto , at 63,41
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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ASW attack at 22,44
Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
Allied Ships
SS Through, hits 27, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 1
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 9 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kyoto , at 63,41
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Day Air attack on 112th IJNAF Base Force, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
15 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 112th IJNAF Base Force, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-38J Lightning x 62
B-25J Mitchell x 39
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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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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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27613 troops, 399 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10792
Defending force 346351 troops, 477 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9870
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38360 troops, 457 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1064
Defending force 5597 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Allied max assault: 738 - adjusted assault: 856
Japanese max defense: 5 - adjusted defense: 2
Allied assault odds: 428 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
5965 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Tinian
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Night Air attack on Kyoto , at 63,41
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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ASW attack at 22,44
Japanese Ships
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-28
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
Allied Ships
SS Through, hits 27, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 1
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 22
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 9 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kyoto , at 63,41
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 40
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 34
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
TK Kyokuto Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Day Air attack on 112th IJNAF Base Force, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
P-38J Lightning x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x F4U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
15 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 112th IJNAF Base Force, at 62,65
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
P-38J Lightning x 62
B-25J Mitchell x 39
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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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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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27613 troops, 399 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10792
Defending force 346351 troops, 477 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9870
Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Tinian
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38360 troops, 457 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 1064
Defending force 5597 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Allied max assault: 738 - adjusted assault: 856
Japanese max defense: 5 - adjusted defense: 2
Allied assault odds: 428 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
5965 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
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Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Tinian
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/13/44
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 113
Ki-102a Randy x 20
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 destroyed, 15 damaged
Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 51
P-40N Warhawk x 33
B-25J Mitchell x 18
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 5, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Harukaze, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
TK Goyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.26, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 77,58
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 34
Ki-102a Randy x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 34 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Algol
AK Diloma, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
AK Vitus Bering
AK R. P. Warner, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
SC SC-519
AK William A. Henry, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27965 troops, 404 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11537
Defending force 341035 troops, 397 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9779
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Japan tries to run a tanker into Brunei, must be getting desperate for oil, with predictable results.
Meanwhile, back in the US, Dewey defeats Roosevelt.
Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 113
Ki-102a Randy x 20
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 destroyed, 15 damaged
Day Air attack on TF, near Brunei at 32,57
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 51
P-40N Warhawk x 33
B-25J Mitchell x 18
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 5, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Harukaze, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
TK Goyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.26, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 77,58
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 34
Ki-102a Randy x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 34 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AK Algol
AK Diloma, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
AK Vitus Bering
AK R. P. Warner, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire
SC SC-519
AK William A. Henry, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 27965 troops, 404 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11537
Defending force 341035 troops, 397 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9779
Allied ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Japan tries to run a tanker into Brunei, must be getting desperate for oil, with predictable results.
Meanwhile, back in the US, Dewey defeats Roosevelt.
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/15/44
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Naval bombardment of Yap, at 54,66
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 5
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Sub attack at 28,41
Japanese Ships
TK San Clemente Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Kyo Maru #11
PC Kyo Maru #2
PC Fumi Maru
DD Kamo
DD Kari
DD Kasasagi
DD Yunagi
DD Mochizuki
CL Yubari
Allied Ships
SS Tullibee, hits 3, on fire
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Sub attack at 28,42
Japanese Ships
TK San Clemente Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 42
B-26B Marauder x 47
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 8
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28166 troops, 408 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11839
Defending force 338862 troops, 355 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9749
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Yap is next
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Naval bombardment of Yap, at 54,66
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 3
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 5
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Sub attack at 28,41
Japanese Ships
TK San Clemente Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Kyo Maru #11
PC Kyo Maru #2
PC Fumi Maru
DD Kamo
DD Kari
DD Kasasagi
DD Yunagi
DD Mochizuki
CL Yubari
Allied Ships
SS Tullibee, hits 3, on fire
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Sub attack at 28,42
Japanese Ships
TK San Clemente Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Puffer
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 42
B-26B Marauder x 47
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 8
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28166 troops, 408 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11839
Defending force 338862 troops, 355 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9749
Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Yap is next
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/17/44
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 43
P1Y Frances x 77
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 28
Ki-21 Sally x 26
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 10 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 148
Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 40
B-26B Marauder x 49
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
TBM Avenger x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
ML Shirakami, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,61
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-79
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48 Lily attacking at 100 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28344 troops, 411 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12133
Defending force 337238 troops, 325 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9730
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 43
P1Y Frances x 77
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 28
Ki-21 Sally x 26
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 10 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 148
Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 40
B-26B Marauder x 49
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 3
TBM Avenger x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
ML Shirakami, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,61
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-79
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48 Lily attacking at 100 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28344 troops, 411 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12133
Defending force 337238 troops, 325 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9730
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/18/44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Kishinami, Shell hits 1
DD Hayanami
DD Kuroshio
DD Isokaze
DD Murasame
DD Yamakaze
DD Shirakumo
Allied Ships
PT PT-66
PT PT-67, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT PT-74
PT PT-77
PT PT-78
PT PT-79
PT PT-80
PT PT-81
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Haguro
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Yamato
Allied ground losses:
486 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 5
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28374 troops, 413 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12256
Defending force 336058 troops, 305 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9716
Allied ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Japanese raid Jolo again.
Bombing of Cagayan in preparation of the next phase, invasion of Mindanao.
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Kishinami, Shell hits 1
DD Hayanami
DD Kuroshio
DD Isokaze
DD Murasame
DD Yamakaze
DD Shirakumo
Allied Ships
PT PT-66
PT PT-67, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT PT-74
PT PT-77
PT PT-78
PT PT-79
PT PT-80
PT PT-81
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Haguro
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Yamato
Allied ground losses:
486 casualties reported
Guns lost 17
Vehicles lost 2
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 32
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 5
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 18
No Allied losses
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28374 troops, 413 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12256
Defending force 336058 troops, 305 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9716
Allied ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Japanese raid Jolo again.
Bombing of Cagayan in preparation of the next phase, invasion of Mindanao.
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/19/44
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 36
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Manpower hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 8
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Yap (54,66)
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1020
623 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-174, Shell hits 21, on fire
LST LST-126, Shell hits 7, on fire
LST LST-125, Shell hits 4, heavy damage
LST LST-124, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-123, Shell hits 22
LST LST-578
Allied ground losses:
1185 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Yap (54,66)
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
LST LST-889, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1020
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Nakajima Engines hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Coastal Gun Regiment, at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 4
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 44
B-26B Marauder x 48
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
33 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
42 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
4 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 4
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
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Sub attack at 30,46
Japanese Ships
AP Hakozaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS O24
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Sub attack at 28,43
Japanese Ships
TK Akatsuki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Kyo Maru #11
PC Kyo Maru #2
PC Fumi Maru
DD Kamo
DD Kari
DD Kasasagi
DD Yunagi
DD Mochizuki
Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 3, on fire
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28444 troops, 415 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12398
Defending force 335032 troops, 279 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9715
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4587 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
Defending force 13144 troops, 87 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 370
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Mandalay
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 37365 troops, 43 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 264
Defending force 127937 troops, 1143 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 2165
Allied max assault: 204 - adjusted assault: 0
Japanese max defense: 2152 - adjusted defense: 9573
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1301 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 36
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Manpower hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 8
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Yap (54,66)
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1020
623 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-174, Shell hits 21, on fire
LST LST-126, Shell hits 7, on fire
LST LST-125, Shell hits 4, heavy damage
LST LST-124, Shell hits 2, on fire
LST LST-123, Shell hits 22
LST LST-578
Allied ground losses:
1185 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Yap (54,66)
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
Allied Ships
MSW Lark
MSW Ardent
MSW Skirmish
MSW Signet
MSW Triumph
LST LST-889, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1020
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Nakajima Engines hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Heavy Industry hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Coastal Gun Regiment, at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 4
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 46
B-25J Mitchell x 44
B-26B Marauder x 48
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
33 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
42 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
4 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 4
Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
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Sub attack at 30,46
Japanese Ships
AP Hakozaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS O24
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Sub attack at 28,43
Japanese Ships
TK Akatsuki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Kyo Maru #11
PC Kyo Maru #2
PC Fumi Maru
DD Kamo
DD Kari
DD Kasasagi
DD Yunagi
DD Mochizuki
Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 3, on fire
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28444 troops, 415 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12398
Defending force 335032 troops, 279 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9715
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4587 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
Defending force 13144 troops, 87 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 370
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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Ground combat at Mandalay
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 37365 troops, 43 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 264
Defending force 127937 troops, 1143 guns, 310 vehicles, Assault Value = 2165
Allied max assault: 204 - adjusted assault: 0
Japanese max defense: 2152 - adjusted defense: 9573
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1301 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/20/44
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 36
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 23
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Yap, at 54,66
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
329 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 27
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 7
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 destroyed, 15 damaged
Nakajima Engines hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 13
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 42
B-25J Mitchell x 24
B-26B Marauder x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
42 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kunming , at 39,33
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 21
No Allied losses
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28581 troops, 417 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12535
Defending force 333968 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9696
Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4408 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Defending force 13588 troops, 94 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 399
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 13588 troops, 94 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 399
Defending force 6786 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Allied max assault: 415 - adjusted assault: 36
Japanese max defense: 59 - adjusted defense: 34
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Invasion of Yap continues.
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 36
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 23
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Yap, at 54,66
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis
CL Astoria
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
329 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 27
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 7
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 destroyed, 15 damaged
Nakajima Engines hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 23
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 13
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Imperial Guards Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st South Seas Det. , at 54,66
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 42
B-25J Mitchell x 24
B-26B Marauder x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
24 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
42 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kunming , at 39,33
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 21
No Allied losses
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28581 troops, 417 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12535
Defending force 333968 troops, 268 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9696
Allied ground losses:
109 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4408 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Defending force 13588 troops, 94 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 399
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 13588 troops, 94 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 399
Defending force 6786 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 113
Allied max assault: 415 - adjusted assault: 36
Japanese max defense: 59 - adjusted defense: 34
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5
Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Invasion of Yap continues.
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: DEWEY DEFEATS ROOSEVELT!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/21/44
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Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
345 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-365, Shell hits 16
DMS Howard
LCT LCT-368
LCT LCT-366
LCT LCT-361
LCI(G) LCI(G)-398, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-154
LCT LCT-141, Shell hits 1
LCI LCI-777
LCI LCI-776
LCI LCI-775
LCI LCI-774
LCI LCI-634
LCI LCI-336
LSM LSM-99, Shell hits 8
LSM LSM-59
LSM LSM-55, Shell hits 1
LSM LSM-51
LST LST-73
APD George E. Badger
APD Rathburne
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1784 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 36
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 14
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 23
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 50
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 17 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
Aircraft Attacking:
33 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
14 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28678 troops, 418 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12683
Defending force 332719 troops, 253 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9661
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4294 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Defending force 23685 troops, 208 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13449 troops, 92 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
Defending force 6543 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied max assault: 351 - adjusted assault: 49
Japanese max defense: 58 - adjusted defense: 20
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4
Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
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Coastal Guns at Yap, 54,66, firing at TF 1032
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Yap, 54,66
345 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-365, Shell hits 16
DMS Howard
LCT LCT-368
LCT LCT-366
LCT LCT-361
LCI(G) LCI(G)-398, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-154
LCT LCT-141, Shell hits 1
LCI LCI-777
LCI LCI-776
LCI LCI-775
LCI LCI-774
LCI LCI-634
LCI LCI-336
LSM LSM-99, Shell hits 8
LSM LSM-59
LSM LSM-55, Shell hits 1
LSM LSM-51
LST LST-73
APD George E. Badger
APD Rathburne
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Allied ground losses:
1784 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 36
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 14
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 23
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 50
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 17 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
Aircraft Attacking:
33 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
14 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 28678 troops, 418 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12683
Defending force 332719 troops, 253 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9661
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 4294 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Defending force 23685 troops, 208 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13449 troops, 92 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
Defending force 6543 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Allied max assault: 351 - adjusted assault: 49
Japanese max defense: 58 - adjusted defense: 20
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 4)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4
Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/22/44
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Sub attack at 30,46
Japanese Ships
AK Kaisyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS O24
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 27
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 42
J2M Jack x 93
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 102
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 97
Ki-21 Sally x 53
Ki-46-III Dinah x 7
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 24 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 6 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 328
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
38 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
29 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
19 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
-Will you just look at the kind of air raids he is mounting on Chungking!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Day Air attack on 3rd Coastal Gun Regiment, at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 47
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3991 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 91
Defending force 23721 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 692
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23721 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 692
Defending force 6165 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 91
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Allied max assault: 662 - adjusted assault: 117
Japanese max defense: 51 - adjusted defense: 6
Allied assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied forces CAPTURE Yap base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
178 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack at 30,46
Japanese Ships
AK Kaisyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS O24
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 27
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Manpower hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 42
J2M Jack x 93
G4M2 Betty x 25
P1Y Frances x 102
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 97
Ki-21 Sally x 53
Ki-46-III Dinah x 7
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 24 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 6 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 328
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
38 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
29 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
19 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
-Will you just look at the kind of air raids he is mounting on Chungking!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 11 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25
Day Air attack on 3rd Coastal Gun Regiment, at 52,67
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 47
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3991 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 91
Defending force 23721 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 692
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23721 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 692
Defending force 6165 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 91
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Allied max assault: 662 - adjusted assault: 117
Japanese max defense: 51 - adjusted defense: 6
Allied assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 3)
Allied forces CAPTURE Yap base !!!
Japanese ground losses:
178 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/23/44
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Sub attack at 65,45
Japanese Ships
ML Nasami, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Roncador
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ASW attack at 65,45
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
PC PC-15
PC PC-14
PC PC-13
PC PC-12
PC PC-11
PC PC-10
PC PC-9
PC PC-8
PC PC-7
PC PC-6
PC PC-5
PC PC-4
PC PC-3
PC PC-2
PC PC-1
PC Chiburi
PC Nomi
PC Kurahashi
PC Kasado
Allied Ships
SS Roncador, hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 33
No Allied losses
Nakajima Engines hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
18 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 28
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 29
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 639021 troops, 5615 guns, 560 vehicles, Assault Value = 12941
Defending force 330819 troops, 231 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9666
Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3490 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Defending force 33379 troops, 317 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 1074
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23687 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 1074
Defending force 5528 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Allied max assault: 658 - adjusted assault: 36
Japanese max defense: 45 - adjusted defense: 6
Allied assault odds: 6 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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Sub attack at 65,45
Japanese Ships
ML Nasami, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Roncador
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ASW attack at 65,45
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
PC PC-15
PC PC-14
PC PC-13
PC PC-12
PC PC-11
PC PC-10
PC PC-9
PC PC-8
PC PC-7
PC PC-6
PC PC-5
PC PC-4
PC PC-3
PC PC-2
PC PC-1
PC Chiburi
PC Nomi
PC Kurahashi
PC Kasado
Allied Ships
SS Roncador, hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 12
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Manpower hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 33
No Allied losses
Nakajima Engines hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
18 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 28
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 29
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 639021 troops, 5615 guns, 560 vehicles, Assault Value = 12941
Defending force 330819 troops, 231 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9666
Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3490 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Defending force 33379 troops, 317 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 1074
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23687 troops, 210 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 1074
Defending force 5528 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Allied max assault: 658 - adjusted assault: 36
Japanese max defense: 45 - adjusted defense: 6
Allied assault odds: 6 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/24/44
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ASW attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
Allied Ships
SS Blower, hits 36, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Palau, at 52,67 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
132 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis, Shell hits 8
CL Astoria, Shell hits 6
CA Portland, Shell hits 4
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 12
CA Salt Lake City, Shell hits 1
CA Chester, Shell hits 5
BB New Jersey, Shell hits 12
BB Alabama, Shell hits 5
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 4
Japanese ground losses:
437 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 6
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 4 damaged
Runway hits 6
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 639771 troops, 5647 guns, 562 vehicles, Assault Value = 12999
Defending force 329431 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9658
Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2746 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Defending force 40198 troops, 397 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 1084
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 27,65
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12825 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Defending force 2610 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13
Allied max assault: 506 - adjusted assault: 238
Japanese max defense: 9 - adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 34 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
718 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23792 troops, 213 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 1084
Defending force 4708 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Allied max assault: 666 - adjusted assault: 73
Japanese max defense: 27 - adjusted defense: 3
Allied assault odds: 24 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
301 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
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ASW attack at 64,44
Japanese Ships
PC PC-24
PC PC-22
PC PC-20
PC PC-16
Allied Ships
SS Blower, hits 36, on fire, heavy damage
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Naval bombardment of Palau, at 52,67 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
132 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis, Shell hits 8
CL Astoria, Shell hits 6
CA Portland, Shell hits 4
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 12
CA Salt Lake City, Shell hits 1
CA Chester, Shell hits 5
BB New Jersey, Shell hits 12
BB Alabama, Shell hits 5
BB New Mexico, Shell hits 4
Japanese ground losses:
437 casualties reported
Guns lost 15
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 7
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 6
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 4 damaged
Runway hits 6
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 639771 troops, 5647 guns, 562 vehicles, Assault Value = 12999
Defending force 329431 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9658
Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2746 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Defending force 40198 troops, 397 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 1084
Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 27,65
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12825 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 308
Defending force 2610 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13
Allied max assault: 506 - adjusted assault: 238
Japanese max defense: 9 - adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 34 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
718 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23792 troops, 213 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 1084
Defending force 4708 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50
Allied max assault: 666 - adjusted assault: 73
Japanese max defense: 27 - adjusted defense: 3
Allied assault odds: 24 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
301 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/25/44
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 39
No Allied losses
Mitsubishi Engines hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 17
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 88
G4M2 Betty x 27
P1Y Frances x 26
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 64
Ki-21 Sally x 27
Ki-46-III Dinah x 6
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 16 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 7 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 68
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
26 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
38 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 24
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
14 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 25
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Mortar Battalion, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 8
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 642211 troops, 5743 guns, 561 vehicles, Assault Value = 13103
Defending force 328022 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9646
Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 27,65
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12860 troops, 115 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 309
Defending force 2154 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Allied max assault: 518 - adjusted assault: 492
Japanese max defense: 2 - adjusted defense: 5
Allied assault odds: 98 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2812 casualties reported
This is in Borneo
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13438 troops, 97 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 776
Defending force 4225 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Allied max assault: 361 - adjusted assault: 161
Japanese max defense: 18 - adjusted defense: 3
Allied assault odds: 53 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
He still continues massive air raids on Chungking
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 39
No Allied losses
Mitsubishi Engines hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 17
No Allied losses
Heavy Industry hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 88
G4M2 Betty x 27
P1Y Frances x 26
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 64
Ki-21 Sally x 27
Ki-46-III Dinah x 6
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40N Warhawk: 16 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 7 destroyed
Allied ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 68
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
26 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
38 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 24
No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 10
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 32
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
14 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 25
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Mortar Battalion, at 33,30
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 8
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 642211 troops, 5743 guns, 561 vehicles, Assault Value = 13103
Defending force 328022 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9646
Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
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Ground combat at 27,65
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 12860 troops, 115 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 309
Defending force 2154 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Allied max assault: 518 - adjusted assault: 492
Japanese max defense: 2 - adjusted defense: 5
Allied assault odds: 98 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
2812 casualties reported
This is in Borneo
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Ground combat at Yap
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 13438 troops, 97 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 776
Defending force 4225 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Allied max assault: 361 - adjusted assault: 161
Japanese max defense: 18 - adjusted defense: 3
Allied assault odds: 53 to 1
Japanese ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 1
He still continues massive air raids on Chungking
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/28/44
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Sub attack at 28,42
Japanese Ships
AK Kinugawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Pogy
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Naval bombardment of Palau, at 52,67 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
62 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis, Shell hits 2
CL Astoria, Shell hits 3
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 24
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
378 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Runway hits 14
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 4
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Sub attack at 28,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kansai Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Sunfish, hits 2
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
B-24J Liberator x 34
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
C6N Myrt x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
SB2C Helldiver x 14
TBF Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 2
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 10
No Allied losses
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Sub attack at 28,44
Japanese Ships
AK Nichii Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Sunfish
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Ground combat at Palau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6808 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Defending force 12308 troops, 86 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 334
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 648790 troops, 5958 guns, 562 vehicles, Assault Value = 13407
Defending force 325018 troops, 171 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9601
Allied ground losses:
95 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Palau
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12250 troops, 82 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 333
Defending force 20994 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Sub attack at 28,42
Japanese Ships
AK Kinugawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Pogy
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Naval bombardment of Palau, at 52,67 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
62 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CA St. Louis, Shell hits 2
CL Astoria, Shell hits 3
CA Portland
CA Pittsburgh, Shell hits 24
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
BB New Jersey
BB Alabama
BB New Mexico
Japanese ground losses:
378 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Runway hits 14
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 4
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Sub attack at 28,44
Japanese Ships
AK Kansai Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Sunfish, hits 2
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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
B-24J Liberator x 34
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 26
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-II Dinah x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
Japanese aircraft
C6N Myrt x 1
No Japanese losses
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
SB2C Helldiver x 14
TBF Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 2
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 10
No Allied losses
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Sub attack at 28,44
Japanese Ships
AK Nichii Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Sunfish
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Ground combat at Palau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6808 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Defending force 12308 troops, 86 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 334
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 648790 troops, 5958 guns, 562 vehicles, Assault Value = 13407
Defending force 325018 troops, 171 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9601
Allied ground losses:
95 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Palau
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12250 troops, 82 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 333
Defending force 20994 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu
RE: Yap falls!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/29/44
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
860 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Lake, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DE Halloran, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE O'Flaherty, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AP De Harmon, Shell hits 1, on fire
DE Lovering, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Comet, Shell hits 3
DE Whitman, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Clay
AP Lamar, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
AP John Land, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Leon, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Warhawk
AP Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 2
AP Neville
Allied ground losses:
1875 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Night Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 23
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Manpower hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
Allied Ships
DE Lovering, on fire, heavy damage
DE O'Flaherty, on fire, heavy damage
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
676 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Adair, Shell hits 1
AP Olmsted, Shell hits 2
AP Feland, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP De Harmon, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
AP Comet, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Latimer, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP Clay
AP William P. Biddle, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Golden City, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 3, on fire
AP Neville, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Sheridan, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP President Coolidge, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
494 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 25
N1K1-J George x 28
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 74
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 16 destroyed, 39 damaged
Ground combat at Palau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7741 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Defending force 21623 troops, 141 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 635
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 650690 troops, 6037 guns, 564 vehicles, Assault Value = 13496
Defending force 323906 troops, 163 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9580
Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Palau
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 21595 troops, 140 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 633
Defending force 21278 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Allied max assault: 122 - adjusted assault: 40
Japanese max defense: 149 - adjusted defense: 399
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
240 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
798 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Vehicles lost 4
Palau is going to be a tough nut to crack
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
860 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Lake, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
DE Halloran, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DE O'Flaherty, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
AP De Harmon, Shell hits 1, on fire
DE Lovering, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Comet, Shell hits 3
DE Whitman, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Clay
AP Lamar, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
AP John Land, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Leon, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP Warhawk
AP Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 2
AP Neville
Allied ground losses:
1875 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
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Night Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 23
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Manpower hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
TF 1002 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
Allied Ships
DE Lovering, on fire, heavy damage
DE O'Flaherty, on fire, heavy damage
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
676 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Adair, Shell hits 1
AP Olmsted, Shell hits 2
AP Feland, Shell hits 4, on fire
AP De Harmon, Shell hits 21, on fire, heavy damage
AP Comet, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Latimer, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP Clay
AP William P. Biddle, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Golden City, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 3, on fire
AP Neville, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Sheridan, Shell hits 2, on fire
AP President Coolidge, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
494 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 25
N1K1-J George x 28
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 18
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 74
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 damaged
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 16 destroyed, 39 damaged
Ground combat at Palau
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 7741 troops, 104 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Defending force 21623 troops, 141 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 635
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Chungking
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 650690 troops, 6037 guns, 564 vehicles, Assault Value = 13496
Defending force 323906 troops, 163 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9580
Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
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Ground combat at Palau
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 21595 troops, 140 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 633
Defending force 21278 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179
Allied max assault: 122 - adjusted assault: 40
Japanese max defense: 149 - adjusted defense: 399
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
Japanese ground losses:
240 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
Allied ground losses:
798 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Vehicles lost 4
Palau is going to be a tough nut to crack
Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu
Sun Tzu