Focus Pacific-GP's Scenario 78

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ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

Thanks for keeping this going Patton.

Anytime paradigmblue....GP

[Cavalry Corp]

Firstly thanks for the birth of the mod and the later modifications to it- its interesting feels like a war in 1950 state of development.

I am on the second play of after first game abandoned in MAY 42. The allies were so strong they took the offensive in May 42. This new game is in March 42 after a slight modification. Its better but I will write a report soon. Not sure how many plays this game has had to give you both vital feedback.
I can tell you the following

I am PBEM 2 day turns again as Japs. Same opponent

The 4E allied bombers are unstoppable all the time the Japs have no fighters to stop them - ok in 44 maybe but not in Feb 42 - no point in capturing DEI as any oil is trashed in the next turn. The Skyrocket,P38, French and some Dutch planes are way to good for the Japs to handle. even with the best pilots we are getting slaughtered.

The japs need much better planes at the start or soon after the start. And a plane to stand up to the 4E.

Jap land forces are no match at all for all allied land forces including the PI units which have repelled 3 assaults on Manilla with terrible Jap losses. Singapore will never fall.

OK Japan has good pilots but they make little difference, The do have a great navy - and this time I have used it to better effect expanding into areas without allied LBA.

jap ASW is totally useless ( as I think you have reliable allied TT) so we allowed a bombing of Manilla on Dec 7 which has slowed this issue. fair enough.

In China after a good start by Japan the allies have more or less control of the air and overwhelming the Jap land units - in March 42.

More news soon. You should review some of our turns and you will see.