Terrible Swift Sword in the Pacific (ENDED)

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

The French Armored Cruiser Dupleix was scuttled today after taking a torpedo hit. The ship had been badly damaged at the battle at Taytay and had little chance of making port. The crew was taken off by a nearby Dutch freighter.

Intel from Kiska confirms that a Jap Brigade and Jap Marines are assaulting the island. The coastal guns have inflicted some damage on the ship off-loading their cargo, but there is little hope the island will hold long enough for help to arrive.

The French government reaffirmed their committment to stay the course in the war against Japan. This despite rumors that they were seeking a seperate peace that surfaced yesterday.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/03/26

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Coastal Guns at Kiska Island, 92,35, firing at TF 7
TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


45 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AP Heiyo Maru, Shell hits 2
DD Urukaze, Shell hits 2
AP Anyo Maru, Shell hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
702 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 39,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 41

Allied Ships
CA Dupleix, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Kiska Island, at 92,35 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
CL Tatsuta, Shell hits 1
CL Tenryu, Shell hits 3


Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Coastal Guns at Kiska Island, 92,35, firing at TF 7
TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


73 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze, Shell hits 1
AP Hakone Maru, Shell hits 2

Japanese ground losses:
488 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 81,60

Japanese Ships
DD Tachikaze
DD No.1
DD No. 25
DD No. 19
BB Hyuga
BB Ise

Allied Ships
SS R-4

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Sub attack at 81,60

Japanese Ships
DD Tachikaze
DD No.1
DD No. 25
DD No. 19
BB Ise

Allied Ships
SS R-4

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ASW attack at 80,61

Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
DD Momo
DD Katsura
DD Warabi
DD Shimakaze
DD Nadakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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ASW attack at 80,61

Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
DD Momo
DD Katsura
DD Warabi
DD Shimakaze
DD Nadakaze

Allied Ships
SS S-7


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73712 troops, 436 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31114 troops, 253 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 6


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Ground combat at 42,61

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24462 troops, 183 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 4375 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
1392 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30964 troops, 246 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82692 troops, 436 guns, 90 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Kiska Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6660 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3786 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

The USS Langley made another air attack on Jap ships with little effect. Intel from the attack indicates that there is at least one Jap Battleship operating between Marcus Island and Wake.

US sub screens have been pushed out.

There also seems to be a buildup of forces at Kwajalein. Could this be a reinforcement TF for the failed attack at Canton Island?

US forces are spread thin and will have difficulty protecting all this territory. Tough decisions will have to be made.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/04/26

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Coastal Guns at Kiska Island, 92,35, firing at TF 7
TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
179 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 85,56

Japanese Ships
SS No. 35

Allied Ships
DD Hamilton
DD Claxton
DD Kilty

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ASW attack near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
DD No. 6
DD Sakaki

Allied Ships
SS R-14

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ASW attack near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
DD No. 6
DD Sakaki

Allied Ships
SS R-14

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Naval bombardment of Kiska Island, at 92,35 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 1
CA Iwate


Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported

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TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on TF at 81,60


Allied aircraft
Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk x 16
Martin SC-1 x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Kashi
DD Warabi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Sub attack near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
DD No. 6
DD Sakaki

Allied Ships
SS R-14


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73676 troops, 428 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31182 troops, 251 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Kiska Island

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10227 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3797 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles



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Ground combat at 42,61

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24504 troops, 181 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3570 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
223 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 31088 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82676 troops, 428 guns, 90 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

MARINES PUT UP VALIANT FIGHT AT KISKA!!!!!!!!!!

The lonely outpost of Kiska Island at the far end of the Aleutian Islands was the scene of a violent clash today. The 300 or so Marines on the island helped stiffen several thousand Navy and Army personnel and they were able to throw back the first assault. Unfortunately the defenses were seriously damaged and the fall of the island is all but a foregone conclusion. The Japanese have brought a full combat brigade and a Marine Regiment and heavily outnumber the defenders.

ATROCITY ON MINDANAO!!!!!!

The valiant members of the Philippine Reserve Division where overrun by the Japanese today. A few survivors indicated that Japanese troops brutally killed Philippino troops that tried to surrender. It is thought that less than 200 Philippinos survived the battle. Several were able to escape into the jungle. The only base still held by US forces is the island of Cebu.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/05/26

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Coastal Guns at Kiska Island, 92,35, firing at TF 7
TF 7 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported

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Naval bombardment of Kiska Island, at 92,35 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa
CA Iwate, Shell hits 4


Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported

Runway hits 1
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2


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Ground combat at Kiska Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10484 troops, 120 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3766 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73659 troops, 430 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31200 troops, 253 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at 42,61

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24585 troops, 179 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3145 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 87 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
2416 casualties reported
Guns lost 19


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 31065 troops, 248 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82639 troops, 430 guns, 89 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

VALIANT KISKA FALLS!!!!!

The battle for Kiska has ended. US forces on the island were last heard from at approximately 0500. A radio communication indicated that the Japanese were launching another attack. A later broadcast reported that the defenses had been breached. Since then nothing has been heard and the fate of the garrison is unknown.

A new draft of a further 100,000 men has been called and 2 additional National Guard divisions have been called to active service to help guard the US West Coast. The governor of Alaska has requested 8 battleships and their escorts to protect the Alaskan coastline. US military officials declined to comment on the request.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/06/26

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ASW attack at 81,62

Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
DD Momo
DD Katsura
DD Warabi

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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Naval bombardment of Kiska Island, at 92,35 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 2
CA Iwate


Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1


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Ground combat at Kiska Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10513 troops, 118 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3624 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kiska Island base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
5084 casualties reported
Guns lost 7


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73794 troops, 435 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31215 troops, 249 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28292 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82794 troops, 435 guns, 90 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Peking, Imperial City:

The battle for Jehol continues to be an artillery dual. One that the Chinese appear to be loosing. The massive Jap force has inflicted significant casualties for the past week. The supply situation has become dire. Chung Ki Shek has been negotiating with the various warlords in an attempt to get additional units for the army at Jehol. Unfortunately he has met with little success. Demands of money and concessions have been outside the real of possibility for the cash strapped republic.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/07/26

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Sub attack at 47,48

Allied Ships
SS S-2

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Sub attack at 47,48

Allied Ships
SS S-2

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ASW attack at 48,46

Allied Ships
SS S-35


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73993 troops, 439 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31108 troops, 247 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
161 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28302 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82993 troops, 439 guns, 90 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

[Mike Carroll]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/08/26


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73968 troops, 442 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31115 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 7


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28377 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 82928 troops, 442 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/09/26


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 77653 troops, 442 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31225 troops, 241 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
128 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28509 troops, 234 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 105280 troops, 549 guns, 89 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Peking:

The Japanese launched a massive assault at Jehol today. The Chinese forces were able to throw the assault back with heavy losses. Unfortunately the defeneses at Jehol took heavy damage during the assault.

The Jap Navy bombarded the island town of Kiungahan. The defenders were able to set several destroyers on fire.

US cruisers in a "Recon by Fire" bombarded Baker Island. There appears to be no Jap garrison on the island.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/10/26

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Sub attack at 97,63

Japanese Ships
SS No. 24

Allied Ships
AO Alameda, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Hamilton
DD Claxton
DD Kilty

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Naval bombardment of Kiungahan, at 39,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

134 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 12, on fire
DD No. 28
DD No. 21, Shell hits 13, on fire
CA Idzumo, Shell hits 8
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 8
CA Nisshin
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 8


Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Naval bombardment of Baker Island, at 94,92

Allied Ships
CA Frederick
CA Charlotte

Port supply hits 1

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ASW attack near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
DD No. 4
DD Nire
DD No. 6
DD Sakaki
DD Tsuga
DD Susuki

Allied Ships
SS R-14


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 98214 troops, 550 guns, 88 vehicles

Defending force 31128 troops, 241 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1


Japanese ground losses:
2022 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Vehicles lost 4

Allied ground losses:
614 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27870 troops, 210 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 102293 troops, 485 guns, 83 vehicles

[Mike Carroll]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/11/26

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ASW attack at 75,57

Japanese Ships
DD Kashi
DD Momo
DD Katsura
DD Warabi

Allied Ships
SS S-15

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Sub attack at 86,62

Japanese Ships
CL Yuru

Allied Ships
SS R-8


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 89964 troops, 493 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30246 troops, 213 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27930 troops, 207 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 102364 troops, 493 guns, 84 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Midway:

Reports from sub patrols around the island indicate a large force approaching the island. Several Battlecruisers were spotted and carrier based air tried an aborted attack on the island. A major battle could be in the works in and around Midway.

Skirmishing continues at Jehol as the Japs recovered from their attack. To date the negotiations with the various Chinese warlords have proven ineffective. Looks like there will be no reinforcements for Jehol anytime soon.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/12/26

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TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Boac, 43,54


Japanese ground losses:
251 casualties reported

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TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Boac, 43,54



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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 90004 troops, 492 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30361 troops, 216 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Boac

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1197 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 68 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Boac base !!!



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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28005 troops, 208 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 102444 troops, 492 guns, 86 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline San Francisco:

Chief of Staff General McArthur announced today the creation of the American Expeditionary Force HQ in San Francisco. Working in conjuction with Asiatic Fleet, the AEF will take the lead role in the planning and organization of the recapture of the Philippine Islands, and ultimately the invasion of Japan. Major General Arnold of Great War fame has been appointed commander of the AEF.

Nine Corps Hawaii will have the lead role for the defense of the Central Pacific.

Nine Corps is responsible for the defense of the West Coast.

Western Department will be responsible for the defense of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.

Jap forces bombarded the Chinese city of Kiungahan on the island of Hainan. This is the second bombardment of the city in the past 3 days. US subs report Jap transports moving in the South China Sea. There is speculation that Japan may be planning an invasion of Hainan.

Jap forces scouting in the vicinity of Midway have apparently withdrawn. US forces are on high alert.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/13/26

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ASW attack at 99,66

Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7), hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Bailey
DD Aulick
DD Ward
DD Kennison

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Naval bombardment of Kiungahan, at 39,41 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

84 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Asama
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 10
BB Hizen, Shell hits 10
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 13


Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 90189 troops, 496 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30388 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28169 troops, 214 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 102649 troops, 496 guns, 86 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/14/26


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 90293 troops, 497 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30674 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28521 troops, 223 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 102753 troops, 497 guns, 87 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

Skirmishing continues at Jehol. This battle is tying up some 5 Jap Divisions. There are calls in Congress that we should provide more support to the Chinese government. Unfortunately with the heavy losses suffered by the Asiatic fleet that assistance is limited at the current time.

Meanwhile Midway continues to brace for the inevitable battle with the Japanese fleet. Jap subs entering the port and "flashes" of ship movements across the submarine pickets around Midway indicate that there may be some major action soon. Also apparently some 15 land units have departed Marcus Island.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/15/26

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Sub attack at 84,63

Japanese Ships
DD No.3
DD Hishi
DD No. 16
DD No.13

Allied Ships
SS S-31


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 90633 troops, 497 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30926 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28689 troops, 229 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 103153 troops, 497 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

War hysteria grows as the indications of a Jap buildup near Wake Island grow. US sub pickets continue to pickup ship movements, but everything turns back before they reach Midway. The US sub patrol lines are in a period of rotation but all avenues towards Midway appear to be covered.

Admiral Carpender's Asiatic Fleet is revising their strategy and hope to put to sea soon. The fleet has very few bases left from which to operate and no land forces currently available to capture enemy bases. There is talk about withdrawing the 15th Infantry from China to provide an amphibious force. However this runs counter to Congresses desire to support the Republic of China.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/16/26

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Night Time Surface Combat at 50,45

Japanese Ships
TK Choran Maru, Shell hits 1
TK Eiho Maru

Allied Ships
DD Yu Chang

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ASW attack at 84,64

Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD No. 16

Allied Ships
SS S-6

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ASW attack at 84,64

Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD No. 16
DD No.13
DD No.3

Allied Ships
SS S-6

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ASW attack at 84,64

Japanese Ships
DD Hishi
DD No. 16
DD No.13
DD No.3

Allied Ships
SS S-6


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 90831 troops, 502 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30952 troops, 241 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28707 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 103371 troops, 502 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

The Dutch Light Cruiser Sumatra paid a courtesy visit to Pearl Harbor today as it completes its trip around the world. Ultimate destination is the Dutch East Indies. From Pearl Harbor the cruiser is moving on Tarawa and will pay a stop at Raboul before moving onto Java.

US destroyers of the Asiatic fleet surprised a Jap surface combat group composing of 2 Light Cruisers and 4 Destroyers. The US destroyers broke off the action after only a couple of exchanges of gunfire. An inquiry into the action will be held at Saigon when the ships return to base. Admiral Carpender the fleet commander in the Asiatic theatre is reportedly not pleased that the destroyers did not even attempt a torpedo run.

The unequal battle at Jehol continues. There are not enough Chinese troops under Republic control to break the stalemate.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/17/26

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TF 138 troops unloading over beach at Jolo, 38,59


Japanese ground losses:
219 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 42,49

Japanese Ships
DD Sugi

Allied Ships
SS S-40

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Day Time Surface Combat at 42,54

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
CL Tama
DD No.11
DD Amatsukaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Hinoki

Allied Ships
DD Parrott
DD Simpson
DD McCormick
DD Paul Jones
DD Preble


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73487 troops, 396 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31071 troops, 239 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28849 troops, 228 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 110829 troops, 504 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

[Mike Carroll]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/18/26

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Allied Ships
SS S-15

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ASW attack at 98,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Southard

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ASW attack at 98,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Southard


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73553 troops, 398 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31351 troops, 244 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Guns lost 7


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Ground combat at Jolo

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1047 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo base !!!



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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28957 troops, 226 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 110887 troops, 506 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

The Navy reported that they damaged a Jap sub southeast of Midway. In the past several days sightings of subs in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor have increased significantly. The sub sighting could indicate the much anticipated attack on Midway. Or not. For several weeks now the Navy has expected the attack which has not yet materialized.

US sub patrols have also caught sightings of ships between Midway and Wake as well as between Marcus Island and Wake Island. The US sub R-8 tried a recon into Wake island to see if the Jap battleships were at anchor. The sub was driven off by Jap aircraft with heavy damage. Could be the 4th sub to be sunk by Jap aircraft, it is long way to Pearl Harbor.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/19/26

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Sub attack at 97,62

Japanese Ships
SS No. 35, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Morris

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ASW attack at 97,62

Japanese Ships
SS No. 35, hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Morris
DD McDermut
DD Turner
DD Alden


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73806 troops, 403 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 31253 troops, 232 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28883 troops, 225 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 111193 troops, 511 guns, 87 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Attached is an overview of the current situation in the Pacific. Both Battlefleets are scouting but neither one has really sortied. The Japanese are building up their invasion forces. Allied intel as of 10 days ago spotted 28 units on Marcus Island. We now have indications of 15 units on Marcus Island - were did the 13 units go?

Ship losses to date:

Allied

CA/CL - 6 (CA Huron, Dupleix [scuttle], CL Chao Ho, Hai Young, Hai Chou, Hai Chen
DD - 16
AP/AK - 3
AO/TK - 5
SS - 5
MSW - 15
PG/PC - 14

Japanese

CA/CL - CL Tone
DD - 22
AP/AK - 11
AO/TK - 0
SS - 0
MSW - 0
PG/PC - 0

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Brisbane:

The Southwest Pacific HQ laison group arrived in Brisbane today to start some coordination operations with the Australians. The liaison group is planning on staying in Brisbane for 2 weeks and then move to their eventual base at Noumea. The Southwest Pacific HQ is going to play a critical role in the eventual liberation of the Philippine Islands. This task would be greatly facilitated if the we can negotiate the use of some Australian bases. There has been talk of a long-term lease of Raboul and/or some exhanges of territory.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/20/26


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73923 troops, 407 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 25761 troops, 216 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25521 troops, 210 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 111383 troops, 514 guns, 87 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

[Mike Carroll]

Dateline Pearl Harbor:

BATTLE OF MIDWAY!!!

2 Japanese Carriers attacked the US Battle Fleet at anchor in Midway. The fleet was not protected by fighter cover and was vulnerable to air attack. However the so-called "Gun Admirals" did not believe that their battleships were vulnerable. This was not the case.

Several days ago Jap carriers and battlecruisers were detected crossing the sub patrol line. The USS Langley and escorts, patrolling off French Frigate Shoals, immediately moved northwest in an attempt to intercept the carriers.

This morning at dawn Jap carrier aircraft attacked the US fleet at anchor. They were able to make several torpedo hits on the US battleships. Fortunately Jap torpedoes appear to be weak and the damage inflicted was not thought to be significant.

The USS Langley steaming to the southeast of the Jap force moved to intercept and was able to launch a strike. They put a torpedo in a Jap Battlecruiser setting it on fire. It is unknown how badly damaged the ship is. Torpedo bombers based at Midway also made an attack but did not score any hits.

The airplane is a relative new comer to Naval warfare and it is believed that further development could turn this into a major weapons platform to supplement the battleship.

In other news the Asiatic Fleet's DESRON 13 patrolling in the Sula Sea off Tawi Tawi engaged a Jap force. In the battle the squadron was able to torpedo a Jap Battleship and damage several destroyers. 2 US destroyers were damaged.

Jap Battleships sortied into the port of Shang Hai and destroyed the 2 US patrol vessels guarding the harbor.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/21/26

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TF 1087 encounters mine field at Swatow (46,42)

Allied Ships
DD Chien Kang, Mine hits 1, on fire

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ASW attack at 78,58

Japanese Ships
DD Aoi

Allied Ships
SS S-15

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 38,60

Japanese Ships
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 4
BB Hizen, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
BB Shikishima
CA Asama
DD Minekaze
DD Nokaze
DD Kaya, Shell hits 1
DD Hinoki

Allied Ships
DD Parrott, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Simpson, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD McCormick
DD Paul Jones
DD Preble, Shell hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai at 52,39

Japanese Ships
BB Kashima
BB Iwami
BB Suwo, Shell hits 1
DD Hakaze
DD Kuri
DD Sakura

Allied Ships
PG Monocacy, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
PG Palos, Shell hits 15, and is sunk

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ASW attack near Midway at 95,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 62

Allied Ships
AV Gannet

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Naval bombardment of Shanghai, at 52,39

Japanese Ships
BB Suwo
BB Iwami
BB Kashima


Allied ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on TF at 96,62

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 13

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk x 16
Martin SC-1 x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin SC-1: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
CV Hosho
BC Akagi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BC Amagi

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Maryland
BB Colorado

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 13
Mitsubishi B1M1 x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M1: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Missouri, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB West Virginia, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 96,62

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 13

Allied aircraft
Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk x 15
Martin SC-1 x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin SC-1: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
BC Amagi
CV Hosho
CV Shokaku

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin SC-1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 96,62

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 13

Allied aircraft
Martin T3M x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin T3M: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BC Akagi, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T3M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3 x 8
Mitsubishi B1M1 x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M1: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB Idaho, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M1 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Midway at 95,61

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BB New York, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
BB Arizona

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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ASW attack at 94,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 32

Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Morris
DD McDermut
DD Turner
DD Alden

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Naval bombardment of Shanghai, at 52,39

Japanese Ships
BB Suwo
BB Iwami
BB Kashima


Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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ASW attack at 94,61

Japanese Ships
SS No. 32, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Chase
DD Morris
DD McDermut
DD Turner
DD Alden


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Ground combat at Jehol

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 73940 troops, 410 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 25743 troops, 211 guns, 0 vehicles



Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Jehol

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 25573 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 111431 troops, 518 guns, 88 vehicles


Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported