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RE: Yap falls!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/30/44
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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
 
 
44 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1020
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
1142 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-887, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-78, Shell hits 3,  on fire
LSV Monitor, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-673, Shell hits 1,  on fire
LST LST-666, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-661, Shell hits 1,  on fire
LST LST-660, Shell hits 3,  on fire
LST LST-644, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-642, Shell hits 2
LST LST-636
LST LST-630, Shell hits 6,  on fire
LST LST-602, Shell hits 1
LST LST-600, Shell hits 1,  on fire
LST LST-481, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-478, Shell hits 1
LST LST-470, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-450, Shell hits 22,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-393, Shell hits 5,  on fire
LST LST-225, Shell hits 1
LST LST-122
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
355 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 8
 
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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 19
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 18
Ki-102a Randy x 11
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 18
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 3 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 7 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 19
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 16
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 11
Ki-102a Randy x 5
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 5 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 7 destroyed
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 7636 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 173
 
Defending force 21150 troops, 105 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 566
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 653048 troops, 6121 guns, 563 vehicles, Assault Value = 13597
 
Defending force 322822 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9572
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
159 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 21088 troops, 103 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 561
 
Defending force 21100 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 173
 
Allied max assault: 458 - adjusted assault: 46
 
Japanese max defense: 154 - adjusted defense: 247
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
243 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
 
Allied ground losses:
340 casualties reported
Guns lost 3
Vehicles lost 2
 
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RE: Yap falls!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/02/44
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1020
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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
1294 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-885, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-881
LST LST-673, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-671, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-668, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-667, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-665, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-663, Shell hits 15,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-636, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-484, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-478
LST LST-476, Shell hits 22,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-448, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-277, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-247, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-242, Shell hits 2
LST LST-202, Shell hits 1,  on fire
LST LST-122, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
2886 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 2
 
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TF 1024 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1024 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
Allied Ships
MSW Scurry
DE England
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1024
556 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Foreman, Shell hits 8,  on fire
LCVP 593G, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 533D, Shell hits 9,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-168, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 593C, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Eichenberger, Shell hits 15,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Osmus, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 544G, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 543A, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 533M
DE John C. Butler, Shell hits 3
MSW Scurry, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-135
AK Bluefield Victory, Shell hits 3
AK Iran Victory, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AK Mazama, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
327 casualties reported
 
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Night Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41
 
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
 
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mogami
CA Kumano
CA Kinugasa
CA Kako
CL Nagara
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Shimakaze
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Kuroshio
DD Isokaze
DD Murasame
DD Yamakaze
DD Hatsuharu
DD Shirakumo
 
Allied Ships
AVD Chincoteague, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
 
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 38,59
 
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
CA Tone
CA Chikuma
CA Maya
CA Haguro
CA Mogami
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, Shell hits 3,  on fire
DD Yamakaze
DD Hatsuharu
DD Shirakumo
 
Allied Ships
PT PT-66
PT PT-74, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT PT-77
PT PT-78, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT PT-79
PT PT-80
PT PT-81
 
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Naval bombardment of Jolo, at 38,59 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 3
CL Kinu
CL Nagara, Shell hits 1
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Mogami
CA Haguro, Shell hits 3
CA Maya
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima
 
 
Allied ground losses:
589 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 2
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
 
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Sub attack at 28,44
 
Japanese Ships
PC PC-28
DD Tomozuru
DD Hatsukari
PC PC-32
PC PC-30
PC PC-26
PC PC-25
PC PC-21
PC PC-19
PC Shonan
 
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin, hits 36,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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TF 1024 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1024 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
Allied Ships
DE Osmus,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1024
104 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK Mazama, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE England, Shell hits 4,  on fire
AK Aurelia
 
 
Allied ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 6
 
Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 18
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
 
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
17 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 31
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 10 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 48
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 7610 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
 
Defending force 30440 troops, 150 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 793
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 656796 troops, 6266 guns, 569 vehicles, Assault Value = 13773
 
Defending force 320686 troops, 147 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9557
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
209 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 26112 troops, 149 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 790
 
Defending force 21114 troops, 127 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
 
Allied max assault: 536 - adjusted assault: 198
 
Japanese max defense: 111 - adjusted defense: 325
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
435 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
 
Allied ground losses:
430 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Vehicles lost 7
 
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RE: Yap falls!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/04/44
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TF 1032 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
53 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Spector, Shell hits 9,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Motive, Shell hits 1,  on fire
MSW Spear
DMS Howard, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1032
5150 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Richard M. Rowell, Shell hits 9,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 542H, Shell hits 16,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-365, Shell hits 52,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 534B, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 533F, Shell hits 92,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-398, Shell hits 33,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-464, Shell hits 21,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE William Seiverling, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
MSW Spear, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-376, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Silverstein, Shell hits 3,  on fire
LCT LCT-374, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Eversole, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-366, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-359, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-325, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-320, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-174, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-169, Shell hits 15,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-167, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-165, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-161, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-159, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-146, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-136, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-64, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-777, Shell hits 1
LCI LCI-775, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-774, Shell hits 12,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-771, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-656, Shell hits 1
LCI LCI-655, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-654, Shell hits 2
LCI LCI-653, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-652, Shell hits 27,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-637, Shell hits 24,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-636, Shell hits 12,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-635, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-537, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-532, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-531, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-522, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-336, Shell hits 1
LCI LCI-329, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-99, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-97, Shell hits 27,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-96, Shell hits 15,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-58, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-57, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-55, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-54, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-53, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-51, Shell hits 11,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-16, Shell hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-73, Shell hits 7,  on fire
LST LST-43, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-16, Shell hits 11,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSD Shadwell, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSD Oak Hill, Shell hits 4,  on fire
LSD Lindenwald, Shell hits 4,  on fire
LSD Gunston Hall
LSD Epping Forest, Shell hits 5,  on fire
 
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
3975 casualties reported
Guns lost 84
Vehicles lost 1
 
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1104
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TF 1104 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1104 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
966 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCI(G) LCI(G)-455, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-456, Shell hits 6
LCI LCI-784, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-783, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-453, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-457, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LSM LSM-132, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-469, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(R) LCI(R)-224, Shell hits 1
LST LST-777, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-454, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-458, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI(G) LCI(G)-470, Shell hits 16,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-704, Shell hits 25,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
308 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
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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 Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 3
B-24J Liberator x 21
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
 
Port hits 3
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 17
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 5 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 7133 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 153
 
Defending force 35371 troops, 171 guns, 84 vehicles, Assault Value = 908
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 659936 troops, 6425 guns, 574 vehicles, Assault Value = 13896
 
Defending force 319330 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9569
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 35331 troops, 171 guns, 84 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
 
Defending force 20269 troops, 119 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 153
 
Allied max assault: 572 - adjusted assault: 79
 
Japanese max defense: 84 - adjusted defense: 77
 
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 9)
 
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 8
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
975 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
 
Allied ground losses:
825 casualties reported
Guns lost 18
Vehicles lost 5
 
As I said, costly.
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RE: Yap falls!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/06/44
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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
Allied Ships
DE Edmonds
 
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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
APD Bunch
APD Knudson
APD Kephart
APD Blessman
APD Rathburne
DE Richard S. Bull
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
97 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Warhawk, Shell hits 6
DE Richard S. Bull, Shell hits 1,  on fire
AP Doyen, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Howard F. Clark, Shell hits 1,  on fire
APD Bunch
 
 
Allied ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 2
Ki-102a Randy x 8
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 79
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 destroyed, 45 damaged
 
Heavy Industry hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 30000 feet
18 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 Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 16
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-47D Thunderbolt x 49
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
 
Runway hits 4
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8
B-24J Liberator x 30
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
 
Port hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
 
Runway hits 21
 
Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6018 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
 
Defending force 35858 troops, 123 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 841
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 662638 troops, 6608 guns, 574 vehicles, Assault Value = 13988
 
Defending force 316964 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9541
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Pagan
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 25155 troops, 68 guns, 441 vehicles, Assault Value = 439
 
Defending force 35431 troops, 356 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 765
 
Allied max assault: 417 - adjusted assault: 74
 
Japanese max defense: 783 - adjusted defense: 1246
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
250 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
 
Allied ground losses:
993 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
Vehicles lost 8
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 29529 troops, 117 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 840
 
Defending force 18114 troops, 62 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123
 
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/44
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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
APD Knudson
APD Lloyd
APD Rathburne
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1002
41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DE Richard S. Bull, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Herald of Morning
 
 
Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1045
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TF 1045 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1045 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
289 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Astoria, Shell hits 9
LCVP 593L, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-379, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 593K, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 544P, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCVP 543J, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 542E, Shell hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 542D, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
DE Doneff, Shell hits 6,  on fire
LCM 532C, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCM 532B, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
 
Allied ground losses:
435 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1
 
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Night Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 9
J1N1-S Irving x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 6
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 8
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 damaged
 
Manpower hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 26
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 11
Ki-102a Randy x 11
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 6 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 destroyed, 21 damaged
 
 
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 31
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 9
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 15
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
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 Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 8
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 22
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6054 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
 
Defending force 37361 troops, 127 guns, 79 vehicles, Assault Value = 876
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 663782 troops, 6694 guns, 575 vehicles, Assault Value = 14024
 
Defending force 315739 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9533
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
187 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 31751 troops, 127 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 875
 
Defending force 18260 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
 
Allied max assault: 48 - adjusted assault: 4
 
Japanese max defense: 67 - adjusted defense: 91
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/44
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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 9
 
Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
 
Manpower hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 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 35
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Nakajima Engines hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
 8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 28000 feet
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Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Heavy Industry hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 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 Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Port supply hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 36
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 18
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 11 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
 6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 15th Mortar Battalion, 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 56th Division, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 13
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 8 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 5
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 20
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 6313 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
 
Defending force 38530 troops, 132 guns, 77 vehicles, Assault Value = 923
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 666643 troops, 6951 guns, 575 vehicles, Assault Value = 14088
 
Defending force 313111 troops, 99 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9501
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 38520 troops, 132 guns, 77 vehicles, Assault Value = 922
 
Defending force 18631 troops, 94 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
 
Allied max assault: 550 - adjusted assault: 65
 
Japanese max defense: 91 - adjusted defense: 96
 
Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1290 casualties reported
Guns lost 41
 
Allied ground losses:
417 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 3
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/44
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1032
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TF 1032 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67)
 
TF 1032 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
1859 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCT LCT-473, Shell hits 11,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-472, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-462, Shell hits 6,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-373, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-361, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-358, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-355, Shell hits 14,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-170, Shell hits 8,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-164, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-150, Shell hits 22,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-141, Shell hits 16,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCT LCT-130, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-776, Shell hits 26,  on fire,  heavy damage
LCI LCI-773
LCI LCI-656, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-95, Shell hits 12,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-59, Shell hits 18,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-56, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-52, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-50, Shell hits 13,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-74, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSD Gunston Hall
LSD Carter Hall
 
 
Allied ground losses:
2175 casualties reported
 
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Night Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42
 
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
 
 
Manpower hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 15000 feet
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TF 1167 encounters mine field at Palau (52,67) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
 
TF 1167 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
MSW Bobolink
MSW Token, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
DMS Hogan
DE LeRay Wilson
DE Oberrender
DD Mansfield
AK Kingsport Victory, Mine hits 1,  on fire
 
Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1167
543 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK Kingsport Victory, Shell hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
DD Maddox
CL Shropshire, Shell hits 2
AK Owen Summers, Shell hits 3,  on fire
MSW Bobolink, Shell hits 11,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK George Kenny, Shell hits 1
AK Frank H. Evers, Shell hits 2,  on fire
DD Mansfield, Shell hits 3
DD Waldron, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Don Marquis, Shell hits 6,  on fire
DMS Hogan, Shell hits 2,  on fire
AK Afoundria II, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Allied ground losses:
914 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1
 
Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 10
P-47D Thunderbolt x 46
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 23
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
 
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 33
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Runway hits 5
 
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 192
A7M2 Reppu x 15
Ki-102a Randy x 20
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 70
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed, 45 damaged
A7M2 Reppu: 9 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 9 destroyed, 29 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
10 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7
TBM Avenger x 14
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
ML Wakatake, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
ML Kyosai
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 20
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
TBM Avenger x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
ML Kyosai, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5579 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 109
 
Defending force 42521 troops, 137 guns, 76 vehicles, Assault Value = 972
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 666935 troops, 7179 guns, 575 vehicles, Assault Value = 13876
 
Defending force 309767 troops, 85 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9452
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
195 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 36947 troops, 127 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 972
 
Defending force 17514 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 109
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
The costly invasion of Palau continues. The Japanese try to mine the waters around Mindanao, but are taught a lesson by the Avengers from Jolo.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/44
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1020
TF 1020 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
647 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-883, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-882, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-644, Shell hits 3,  on fire
LST LST-640, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-637
LST LST-633, Shell hits 4,  on fire
LST LST-632, Shell hits 6,  on fire
LST LST-631, Shell hits 7,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-599, Shell hits 1,  on fire
LST LST-580, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-478, Shell hits 4,  on fire
LST LST-473, Shell hits 4,  on fire
LST LST-467, Shell hits 1
LST LST-355, Shell hits 2
LST LST-274, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-240, Shell hits 2,  on fire
LST LST-88, Shell hits 10,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
 
Allied ground losses:
1122 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1167
TF 1167 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
43 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Maddox, Shell hits 1
 
 
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
 
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Coastal Guns at Palau, 52,67, firing at TF 1167
TF 1167 troops unloading over beach at Palau, 52,67
 
 
48 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AK Kingsport Victory, Shell hits 5,  on fire,  heavy damage
AK Morrison R. Waite, Shell hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-47D Thunderbolt x 46
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 32
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 13
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 7 x B-26B Marauder bombing at 8000 feet
 6 x B-26B Marauder 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 14
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 11
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 5 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Base Force, at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 16
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
12 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 29th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 6
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 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 Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 30
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
15 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5675 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112
 
Defending force 44943 troops, 148 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 998
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 695524 troops, 7251 guns, 861 vehicles, Assault Value = 13916
 
Defending force 309212 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9445
 
Japanese max assault: 13968 - adjusted assault: 3566
 
Allied max defense: 8331 - adjusted defense: 3389
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 9)
 
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 8
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
74178 casualties reported
Guns lost 1848
Vehicles lost 58
 
Allied ground losses:
1567 casualties reported
Guns lost 7
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 44163 troops, 148 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 998
 
Defending force 17551 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 112
 
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7
 
Allied max assault: 834 - adjusted assault: 898
 
Japanese max defense: 89 - adjusted defense: 337
 
Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 7)
 
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 7
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1093 casualties reported
Guns lost 32
 
Allied ground losses:
429 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 2
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/44
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Night Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
J1N1-S Irving x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 9
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 8 damaged
 
Manpower hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
P-47D Thunderbolt x 47
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 4 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 21
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4
 
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
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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: 6 damaged
 
Runway hits 9
 
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Day Air attack on Palau , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 5300 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 107
 
Defending force 44947 troops, 134 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 979
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 44227 troops, 134 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 979
 
Defending force 16710 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 107
 
Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 6
 
Allied max assault: 810 - adjusted assault: 967
 
Japanese max defense: 88 - adjusted defense: 41
 
Allied assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 6)
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Palau base !!!
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
539 casualties reported
Guns lost 26
 
Allied ground losses:
487 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 4
 
And Palau falls.
Now the allies prepare in earnest for the invasion of Mindanao.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/44
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10
Mosquito FB.VI x 22
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
11 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 31
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 37
 
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-25J Mitchell x 7
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 8
P-47D Thunderbolt x 48
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 27
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
 
Port supply hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 11
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 7
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 7 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 8
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 2 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th South Seas Det. , at 52,67
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 56
A-20G Havoc x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 37
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
51 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 5000 feet
 5 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 4195 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 84
 
Defending force 45042 troops, 119 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 954
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 44322 troops, 119 guns, 71 vehicles, Assault Value = 954
 
Defending force 14801 troops, 21 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 84
 
Allied max assault: 813 - adjusted assault: 1127
 
Japanese max defense: 51 - adjusted defense: 17
 
Allied assault odds: 66 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
868 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
 
Allied ground losses:
303 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 3
 
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Palau Base Force Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
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Palau Coastal Gun Regiment Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
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3rd NLF  Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
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3rd Base Force Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
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3rd Coastal Gun Regiment Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/44
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Night Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41
 
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 19
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
 
Manpower hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 13
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 30
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 7 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 21 damaged
 
Heavy Industry hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 33000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 33000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
Mosquito FB.VI x 21
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 21
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
10 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 25
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 30
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 9 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 Kendari , at 33,71
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 7
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-47D Thunderbolt x 48
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 22
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 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 Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 25
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 19
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
Beaufighter VIC x 10
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 4 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 29
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Cebu Island at 42,58
 
 
Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 13
TBM Avenger x 14
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese Ships
AP Taiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3,  on fire,  heavy damage
AP Hakusan Maru, Torpedo hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 571910 troops, 4642 guns, 526 vehicles, Assault Value = 9204
 
Defending force 304349 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9282
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 3647 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
 
Defending force 41525 troops, 116 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 861
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
 
 
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Ground combat at Palau
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 40675 troops, 116 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 860
 
Defending force 3647 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
 
Allied max assault: 759 - adjusted assault: 1287
 
Japanese max defense: 39 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Allied assault odds: 1287 to 1
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
1584 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
 
Allied ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
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5th South Seas Det.  Wiped Out at Palau by attrition!!!
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/44
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Night Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42
 
Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 8
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
J1N1-S Irving: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Night Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hamamatsu , at 64,43
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 7
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 24
Ki-102a Randy x 8
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 11 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 10 damaged
 
Manpower hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 15000 feet
 9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 24
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
 
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 5
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Runway hits 2
 
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 31
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 608007 troops, 4700 guns, 810 vehicles, Assault Value = 9692
 
Defending force 303261 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9257
 
Japanese max assault: 9191 - adjusted assault: 2485
 
Allied max defense: 8596 - adjusted defense: 5165
 
Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)
 
 
Japanese ground losses:
35867 casualties reported
Guns lost 748
Vehicles lost 21
 
Allied ground losses:
2795 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/44
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Night Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 15
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
J2M Jack: 1 damaged
 
 
Manpower hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hamamatsu , at 64,43
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 8
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 18
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 9
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 26
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 6 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 Kendari , at 33,71
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-25J Mitchell x 8
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 12
B-24J Liberator x 31
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
 
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 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
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 11
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
A-20G Havoc x 28
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 27
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
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TF 1016 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 63,93
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
809 casualties reported
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/44
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TF 1016 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 63,93
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
923 casualties reported
 
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TF 1030 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 63,93
 
 
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Night Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
J1N1-S Irving x 4
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 13
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 11 damaged
 
Manpower hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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TF 1016 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 63,93
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
568 casualties reported
 
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 22
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 35
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 31
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
 
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 9
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 100th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 43
P1Y Frances x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 58
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
26 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
 5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 7th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 44th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd New Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 80th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 24
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 49th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 43
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 78th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-21 Sally x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
 3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 79th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
A-20G Havoc x 9
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Shortlands
 
Allied Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 7719 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 236
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Allied max assault: 232 - adjusted assault: 54
 
Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Allied assault odds: 54 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Shortlands base !!!
 
 
The Japanese held base of Shortlands is found to be abandoned.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/44
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Sub attack at 23,54
 
Japanese Ships
AK Sagara Maru
AK Aobasan Maru
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
PG Seisho Maru
MSW W.19
 
Allied Ships
SS Lagarto
 
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
J1N1-S Irving x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 5 damaged
 
Manpower hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 53
P-40N Warhawk x 56
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
49 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
47 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 5 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Catalina I x 1
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Catalina I: 1 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 35
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Runway hits 4
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 4
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 100th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd New Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 49th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 78th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 79th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 48
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
48 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 79th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 43
Ki-21 Sally x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 20
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 32
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 2
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 20
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Puerto Princesa
 
Allied Shock attack
 
Attacking force 903 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67
 
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
 
Allied max assault: 58 - adjusted assault: 15
 
Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1
 
Allied assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 0)
 
Allied forces CAPTURE Puerto Princesa base !!!
 
 
Allied paratroopers capture the Japanese held base of Puerto Princesa
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/44
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 10
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Manpower hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M5 Zeke x 38
N1K1-J George x 21
J2M Jack x 9
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 15
Ki-102a Randy x 15
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 69
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
J2M Jack: 6 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 13 destroyed, 35 damaged
 
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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 Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2
Mosquito FB.VI x 32
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13
 
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
16 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 41
P-40N Warhawk x 49
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 8 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
 
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
37 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Catalina I x 1
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
P-40N Warhawk x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 51
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 26
 
Aircraft Attacking:
32 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
19 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 35
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26
 
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
 8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 16
 
Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
 6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 19000 feet
 2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 56th Division, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 14
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 80th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 78th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 48
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 20
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
48 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,52
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 51
B-25J Mitchell x 28
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 6 destroyed, 16 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 1
BB Fuso, Bomb hits 1
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 2 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 75,58
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 2
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
AK Mokihana, Shell hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Ki-102a Randy attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 17
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/44
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 8
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 15
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 11
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 6 damaged
 
Manpower hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Puerto Princesa, at 38,55
 
Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
CL Kinu
CL Nagara
CA Kako
CA Kinugasa
CA Kumano
CA Mogami
CA Haguro
CA Maya
CA Chikuma
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Kirishima
 
 
Allied ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Guns lost 10
 
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 5
 
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 7
Mosquito FB.VI x 30
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 5 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
15 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 31
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 20
 
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
 4 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 Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 34
P-40N Warhawk x 49
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 8 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 3 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
31 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 4 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kendari , at 33,71
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 9
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 10
B-24J Liberator x 32
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
 
Runway hits 18
 
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 5
P-40N Warhawk x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 53
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
 
Aircraft Attacking:
53 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 26
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Puerto Princesa , at 38,55
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24
Ki-102a Randy x 6
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 24 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 15
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 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 23rd Mixed Brigade, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
Beaufighter VIC x 13
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 2 damaged
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 77,58
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 2
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
AK John S. Bassett, Shell hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 2 x Ki-102a Randy attacking at 100 feet
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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 Davao , at 41,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
A-20G Havoc x 21
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 10
 
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 12
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 8 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 8 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 8000 feet
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 547965 troops, 3754 guns, 530 vehicles, Assault Value = 8113
 
Defending force 299911 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9085
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
179 casualties reported
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/44
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Night Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 12
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 27
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
 
Manpower hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Sub attack at 23,54
 
Japanese Ships
AK Atago Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
AK Sagara Maru
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
PG Seisho Maru
MSW W.19
 
Allied Ships
SS Lagarto
 
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Sub attack near Manila  at 43,52
 
Japanese Ships
ML Maeshima, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
ML Nuwashima
 
Allied Ships
SS Spearfish
 
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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M5 Zeke x 48
N1K1-J George x 21
J2M Jack x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 21
Ki-102a Randy x 14
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 28
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
N1K1-J George: 4 damaged
J2M Jack: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 14 destroyed
 
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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M5 Zeke x 47
N1K1-J George x 21
J2M Jack x 7
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 14
Ki-102a Randy x 14
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 31
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 1 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 6 destroyed, 15 damaged
 
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46-III Dinah x 5
 
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 Sining , at 44,23
 
 
Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 12
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 8
Mosquito FB.VI x 30
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 33
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
13 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
 2 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 Mandalay , at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 23
 
 
No Allied losses
 
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 24
P-40N Warhawk x 47
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 13
 
Aircraft Attacking:
41 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
 3 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tarakan , at 33,61
 
 
Allied aircraft
Catalina I x 1
 
 
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 8
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8
B-24J Liberator x 46
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 2 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 25
 
Aircraft Attacking:
46 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
P-40N Warhawk x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 39
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
 
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
Japanese aircraft
no flights
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 32
 
Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 25
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
14 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 4
 
Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 damaged
 
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Bomb hits 3,  on fire
CA Mikuma, Bomb hits 1
 
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
 8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 25000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 13
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
 
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 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 16
Beaufighter VIC x 13
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 5 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd Hvy Field Artillery Regiment, 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 121st IJA Base Force, at 33,30
 
 
Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 3 x Liberator VI bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 100th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 7th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 8
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 44th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 9
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 80th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 14
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 26
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
 8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 82nd Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 82nd Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 43
G4M2 Betty x 6
P1Y Frances x 42
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 28
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-84-Ia Frank bombing at 2000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
 6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 49th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4
Ki-21 Sally x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
 4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 78th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 48
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
48 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 78th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 43
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
43 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 57th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 15
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
 
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Chinese Corps, at 43,32
 
Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 7
 
No Japanese losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
 7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 39,61
 
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 22
 
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 22 destroyed
 
Allied Ships
LCI(R) LCS(L)-33, Kamikaze hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-316, Kamikaze hits 4,  on fire,  heavy damage
LST LST-739, Kamikaze hits 1,  on fire,  heavy damage
LSM LSM-301, Kamikaze hits 2,  on fire,  heavy damage
 
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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 Davao , at 41,61
 
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 18
 
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6
A-20G Havoc x 20
 
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 4 destroyed
A-20G Havoc: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62
 
 
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
A-20G Havoc x 18
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Ponape , at 71,79
 
 
Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 22
 
 
No Allied losses
 
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
11 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sub attack at 23,54
 
Japanese Ships
AK Houn Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  on fire
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Shinko Maru #3
PG Seisho Maru
MSW W.19
 
Allied Ships
SS Lagarto
 
 
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Ground combat at Chungking
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 552090 troops, 3781 guns, 530 vehicles, Assault Value = 8373
 
Defending force 299804 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9087
 
 
 
Allied ground losses:
130 casualties reported
 
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RE: Yap falls!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/44

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Night Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43


Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 53


Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Manpower hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 9000 feet
27 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sining , at 44,23


Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 3


No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Rangoon , at 29,34


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2
Mosquito FB.VI x 29


Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito FB.VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
13 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 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 Tarakan , at 33,61


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 8
P-40N Warhawk x 39


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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61


Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 45
P-47D Thunderbolt x 32


Allied aircraft losses
P-47D Thunderbolt: 1 damaged

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x P-47D Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 9
B-24J Liberator x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 5 destroyed
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed


Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4
P-40N Warhawk x 4
B-25J Mitchell x 37

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 1 destroyed


Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
34 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
A-20G Havoc x 45


Allied aircraft losses
A-20G Havoc: 3 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
15 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Dadjangas , at 41,62

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on San Jose , at 41,53


Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 15
P-38J Lightning x 20
P-47D Thunderbolt x 3


No Allied losses

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P-47D Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 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
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 5

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 56th Division, at 33,30


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
Beaufighter VIC x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Chungking

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 560925 troops, 3881 guns, 528 vehicles, Assault Value = 8888

Defending force 300814 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9085



Allied ground losses:
192 casualties reported

The invasion of the Philipines is now ready (almost)

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RE: Yap falls!

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