Speedy vs Fabertong: Death to the Penguin!

[Mike Solli]

ORIGINAL: Speedy

Mike - pffft. Dumbass[:'(]

Ahh, I feel accepted now. [:D]

[Mike Solli]

Oh yeah, by the way: Pffft. [:D]

[DuckofTindalos]

I forget how far Marcus is from Tokyo, but the rule is that Kamis are activated if the Allies take a base within 15 sea hexes of Tokyo, Takao or Saigon, post 1/1/44.

[Mike Solli]

ORIGINAL: Terminus

I forget how far Marcus is from Tokyo, but the rule is that Kamis are activated if the Allies take a base within 15 sea hexes of Tokyo, Takao or Saigon, post 1/1/44.

I use ABs map, but on that map, I believe Marcus is over 15 hexes. I think it's about 20 or so.

[niceguy2005]

Any over-arching strategy Speedy? Are you going to invade the HI, or drop the bomb?

[DuckofTindalos]

Strategy? Him? I think his "strategy" consists of tying on a blindfold and throwing darts at a map of the Pacific...[:D]

[BrucePowers]

Don't listen to em Speedy. You are doing good[:)]

[Speedysteve]

Hi Bruce,

Thanks. I am happy with my performance in general. OTHER than the failed first Wake Operation which has left me 6 months behind schedule.

I have been pondering my situation and i'm coming to a decision.......I think.

1. Burma:

Unless I can conduct a further flanking operation - Rangoon was the original chocie but we'll see what Recon brings - Burma will remain a slugfest as far as I can see = no real joy other than a slow attritional war.

2. Timor:

I can see potential down here. Lots of close bases allow a hopping 'campaign'. Timor is now secure and when I have built up my airfields with sufficient planes I will almost immediately jump elsewhere. I'm initially thinking either to Tenimbar/Aru etc or through Lombok to Java etc.

I have plenty of airpower in the region and sufficient land units (3 further cnvoys en route with US reinforcements - RCT, Bde's, ENG, Supply, Fuel, airgroups etc - about 4-6 weeks away. 25th usa Division + 2 x BF are nearer Darwin. ETA 1 week).

Only weakness here is shipping. I feel LBA can cover though.

3. CentPac:

Here's the main decision and I have come to this at present:

Eniwetok seems pointless to me now. I will check on ranges but I feel this can be surpressed by Heavies escorted by P38J's from Majuro. I will now just neutralise this place and keep it closed. A B17G BG arrives in the next month to help this.

Marcus is tempting but it is another Atoll.

I have therefore come to the conclusion I may just invade the Mariana's direct once Eniwetok is neutralised.

[Mike Solli]

ORIGINAL: Speedy

3. CentPac:

Here's the main decision and I have come to this at present:

Eniwetok seems pointless to me now. I will check on ranges but I feel this can be surpressed by Heavies escorted by P38J's from Majuro. I will now just neutralise this place and keep it closed. A B17G BG arrives in the next month to help this.

Marcus is tempting but it is another Atoll.

I have therefore come to the conclusion I may just invade the Mariana's direct once Eniwetok is neutralised.

Very interesting, Speedy. Just one B17 group or are there other bombers in the area to help?

[Speedysteve]

Hi Mike,
 
I already have 1 x B24J BG and 3 x PB4Y Squadrons on Majuro. I can call upon 2 x B24J BG's currently residing in Cooktown also.

[Mike Solli]

Yeah, it sounds like you ought to be able to turn Eniwetok into a crater. [:(]

[BrucePowers]

ORIGINAL: Mike Solli

Yeah, it sounds like you ought to be able to turn Eniwetok into a crater. [:(]

Or [:)][:)][:D][:D] if you are an Allied Fan Boy

[Mike Solli]

Pfffftttt.

[DuckofTindalos]

Eloquently put...[:'(]

[BrucePowers]

ORIGINAL: Mike Solli

Pfffftttt.

That is what I was after. He hasn't given me one for a couple of weeks[:)]

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Speedy

Nik - jelous dumbass that you could not co-ordinate an Op like this.....

I was good enough to isolate and wrest PM out of your incompetent hands with minimal casualties on the ground. Had fun shooting down your C-47's and sinking your 1-ship AK TF's as well. Capital stuff!

pppfffffffffff.........

[Elladan]

What is your situation in China? I haven't seen any report on it for a long time.
Also, what is your view on Aleutians-Kuriles-Hokkaido axis of attack? This can be a very rewarding area if you get airbases close enough to level japanese industry.

[niceguy2005]

Speedy, interesting analysis. Burma in paticular is interesting as I will be facing a Burma campaign in my game in not too many more months. Avoiding Marcus would seem like a good choice.

[Rob Brennan UK]

Mandalay looks like a lost cause after that combat value assesment. give it up and land behind him [:D]

Grats on wake as well

[Capt. Harlock]

ORIGINAL: Speedy


3. CentPac:

Here's the main decision and I have come to this at present:

Eniwetok seems pointless to me now. I will check on ranges but I feel this can be surpressed by Heavies escorted by P38J's from Majuro. I will now just neutralise this place and keep it closed. A B17G BG arrives in the next month to help this.

Marcus is tempting but it is another Atoll.

I have therefore come to the conclusion I may just invade the Mariana's direct once Eniwetok is neutralised.

What about way up north? This AAR started with lots of action in the Aleutians -- I'm sure taking Sakalin would get Faber's attention.