Dec 8th 1941, Team Game (B-mod)

[Big B]

Well, we just started a new game so we wanted to run an AAR.

It is scen 16 - The Day after the Day of Infamy (B-Mod scen 193).

Our Allied team is myself, BluesBob, and Kadrin. We have split the Allied side up as follows: The ABDA- Australia- SW Pac (Mac' country) is BluesBob; India-Burma-Malaya is Kadrin (Mountbatten); China, and the rest of the Pacific (North-Central-South), USAFFE (ground echelons), and West Coast are 'yours truly'.

Our distinguished opponent is kbad (aka Admiral Ichibon Karlson). Kbad wanted to control the entire Japanese effort rather than split up commands so we said fine...at least he won't have to deal with dissention in command at the staff meetings! [:D]

So getting started, it's Dec 8th, Pearl was smacked hard (historical results) and the Japanese Empire has paid a visit to Manila, Hong Kong, and Kota Bharu. Where is the KB? More reports as the war develops...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/41

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Coastal Guns at Kota Bharu, 24,45, firing at TF 85
TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 24,45


42 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese ground losses:
617 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 107
G3M Nell x 30
G4M1 Betty x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AO Trinity, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AO Pecos, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
TK Mindanao, Torpedo hits 2, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G3M Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Mindanao, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Naval bombardment of Kota Bharu, at 24,45

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio
DD Michishio
DD Oshio
DD Asashio
CL Jintsu
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna
BB Kongo


Allied ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 8

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Naval bombardment of Kota Bharu, at 24,45

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Maikaze
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami


Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 7


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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 24276 troops, 322 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 496

Defending force 12513 troops, 118 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 233

Japanese max assault: 542 - adjusted assault: 42

Allied max defense: 256 - adjusted defense: 1948

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
688 casualties reported
Guns lost 20
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

[BLUESBOB]

Well, it looks like we lost all the TK's and such at Manila. Too bad, but at least they're taking fuel to the bottom with them. No surprises so far, except maybe the ferocity of the attack on Manila.

[Big B]

Well, here's what happened on Dec 9th ...I found the KB - at a bit of a cost! [X(]

I also see Japan has taken Kota Bharu and landed on Guam and the Philippines...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/41

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TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 24,45


Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported

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TF 14 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 63,66


Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported

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TF 49 troops unloading over beach at Laoag, 45,48


Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported

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TF 84 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 45,49


Japanese ground losses:
190 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Hong Kong , at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 100,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 46
D3A Val x 69
B5N Kate x 64

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 1 damaged
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Southard
DMS Long, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hopkins
DMS Dorsey
DMS Elliot

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
6 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 100,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 23
B5N Kate x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DMS Dorsey, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Elliot, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 100,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
D3A Val x 24
B5N Kate x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Southard

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 40,49


Allied aircraft
P-35A x 10


Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Yudachi
CA Ashigara

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-35A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P-35A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P-35A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 44,47


Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Hawaii Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-35A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 100,76

Japanese aircraft
D3A Val x 97
B5N Kate x 92

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DMS Southard, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Hopkins, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
8 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
1 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 70
G4M1 Betty x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
TK Gertrude Kellogg, heavy damage
TK Mindanao, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 100,76

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 55
D3A Val x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D3A Val bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Kota Bharu

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5785 troops, 58 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 132

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Japanese max assault: 139 - adjusted assault: 129

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 129 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kota Bharu base !!!

[Big B]

On the bright side, although I am deprived of Indy's services for the next 20 months - she is coming back as a shiney new Baltimore! [8D]
(kind of a 20 month refit and upgrade)

[Kadrin]

As Big-B said early, I am to be the commander of forces in Southeast Asia.

As my theater will be primarily India, Burma, Indo-China and Malaya, China will be a concern of mine, as it is not only my flank, but holding quite a large chunk of the Japanese army in place aswell. I intend to help the Chinese effort in any way possible.

As I have the British Fleet under my control, I have a force kbad knows (from previous experience) is quite capable of taking on any thing he throws at me short of the KB. Therefore I believe after his foray in the Pacific his attention will shift to crippling the Royal Navy quickly, primarily its carriers and fast battleships.

I've given it thought and they shall be held back, most likely around Pangim to be close enough to react to any raiding or invasions, yet far enough to run should kbad decide to bring the KB around. The Maldives are going to be a crucial base to set up quickly with search aircraft to prevent him sneaking around the tip of India into the Arabian Sea (to hit my fleet in port, or raid shipping).

Singapore is to be evacuated, whatever troops I can get out will be ferried directly to Palembang, from there they will march to Teloekbetoeng and onto waiting transports back to India.

Force Z will operate in the DEI along side the ABDA, until Betty's/Nell's become a large threat.

As for Burma, I've already decided it to be indefensible and will only put up a few minor delaying actions to keep the Burma Road open for a while.

So now that my plans have been laid out, its time to continue with the war:



Troops on the Malayan Penninsula are retreating towards Singapore. I'm confident the Japanese will not advance fast enough and expect almost a complete evacuation of forces in Malaya.

Japan has established a secure beachhead on the Philippines as more and more troops disembark. Local intelligence reports the 48th Division has taken Laoag.

Marines have engaged in sporadic firefights on Guam as an NLF probes the defenses of the naval station.

A number of submarines have been spotted moving into the Java Sea and surrounding areas. On the other end of the Pacific Hawaii is now looking quite devoid of submarines.

The KB has once again disappeared, both Lexington and Enterprise are safely out of range. Plans have been made for Saratoga to rendevous as soon as possible.

And lastly, the Japanese have landed at Manokwari. I suspect this to be little more than place for his search planes to fly out of and make sure his next landing (which I'd wager is Biak) is quite safe.


Combat Report:

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/41

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TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Manokwari, 46,75


Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported

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TF 84 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 45,49


Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

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TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Laoag, 45,48


Japanese ground losses:
948 casualties reported

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ASW attack near Batan Islands at 46,47

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukari
APD APD-2
APD APD-1
DD Yamagumo

Allied Ships
SS S-37

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Coastal Guns at Lingayen, 43,49, firing at TF 8
TF 8 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 43,49


64 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Ch 16
PC Ch 32, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
756 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Laoag

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 693 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 442

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 22 - adjusted assault: 13

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag base !!!



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Ground combat at Guam

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 753 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 1414 troops, 4 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Japanese max assault: 21 - adjusted assault: 14

Allied max defense: 17 - adjusted defense: 43

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


Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

[goodboyladdie]

Surely if you plan to help the Chinese effort, keeping the Burma Road open is a key objective? With your initial air transport assets you will never be able to replace the 500 tonnes of supply it provides each day. The Chinese have little enough supply, even after Big Bs readjustment of their supply levels, especially early on.

[Kadrin]

While the Burma Road is essential, Big B and I decided that the Chinese under Southeast Asia Command are going into Burma to hold open the road as long as possible before retreating into India. The British (and Indian) forces in Burma are to delay the Japanese long enough for the Chinese to arrive and take over. The British would then return to India and replace losses and disablements.

By having the Chinese units in Burma not only are they helping hold the road open but are also now off the Chinese supply lines, thereby improving the supply situation in China.

I'm planning on a counter-offensive a month or two after October when P-38's become availible, but until then I'll have a few units rotating in and out of Burma to get experience and help the Chinese hold the road. I expect the Chinese to be able to hold the road open until June. At which time preperation for the counter-offensive will begin.

This is all going off previous experience against kbad in PBEM's.

Also remember these are just plans, and are subject to change as the situation changes. What's important now might not be important in 6 months, 3 months, 2 weeks, or even just days.

[goodboyladdie]

Thanks for the info. I shall watch with great interest as I am just about to start a game with this mod against Scout1. I have allowed him to amend the dispositions of his APs and some AKs to ensure that he is able to move all of his assault units promptly rather than over a month as you have to with the standard setup. Time will tell as to how wise that was, especially with limited 4E until Jun 42...

How is the amended A2A shaking out in your opinions or is it too early to tell?

[Capt. Harlock]

ORIGINAL: Kadrin

While the Burma Road is essential, Big B and I decided that the Chinese under Southeast Asia Command are going into Burma to hold open the road as long as possible before retreating into India. The British (and Indian) forces in Burma are to delay the Japanese long enough for the Chinese to arrive and take over. The British would then return to India and replace losses and disablements.

That brings up an interesting point: who will have command of the Chinese forces outside of China. Will it be Big B, functioning as Stillwell? If so, he'll have to pay attention to events far away from the normal sphere of Hawaii and the West Coast. (And, oh yes, we might not want to completely forget the Arctic.)

[Kadrin]

ORIGINAL: goodboyladdie

How is the amended A2A shaking out in your opinions or is it too early to tell?

As you can see from the combat reports, there hasn't been any air combat just yet. I have a feeling he's getting his fighter units well rested before the confrontation.

I think I may post monthly losses for all aircraft to give everyone an idea of how the air combat is going.

ORIGINAL: Capt. Harlock

That brings up an interesting point: who will have command of the Chinese forces outside of China. Will it be Big B, functioning as Stillwell? If so, he'll have to pay attention to events far away from the normal sphere of Hawaii and the West Coast. (And, oh yes, we might not want to completely forget the Arctic.)

I do believe he's handing command over to me as they reach Burma, with instructions to hold the road open but not at the cost of the units.

And yes, I bug him to check more than just the West Coast and Hawaii area often. [:D] Whether he does or not.... [8|]

[BLUESBOB]

I'm looking forward to the new A2A resolutions. The reason for this AAR was to let people know how it works in Big B's scenario.
 
Since I'm taking the ABDA and Mac in Oz, I've also got to consider the new plane upgrades, replacement rates, and availability. No more can there be 200 B-17E's operating out of Moresby within four or five months. I'll be lucky if I have 48 for all of 1942. With the new A2A attrition may be down, but things will still move at a snail's pace as bomber command is more realistic.

[Big B]

Just got back from a week in Minneapolis MN, should have an AAR update by Saturday...(it seems the Allied and Japanese High Commands are on the road this week)

[Big B]

Here is the action for Dec 11th:

The brave Marine garrison on Guam gave it their all in a shock attack attempt to wipe out the Japanese beach head, but the odds were too long for them. Retreat back into the island's interior now.

I pushed up a Philippine Army Division in time to save Aparri from capture - but the Japs are ashore in strength at Lingayen.
The Japs have also landed in my lap at Davao on Mindanao - but we gave them a warm reception there!

I'll turn comentary over to the others now...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/41

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TF 8 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 43,49


Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported

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Naval bombardment of Guam, at 63,66

Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Oboro
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba


Allied ground losses:
383 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 5

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TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Kavieng, 62,88


Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported

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TF 8 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 43,49


Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

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TF 72 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 43,49


Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Guam , at 63,66

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 5
E7K2 Alf x 5

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x E7K2 Alf bombing at 2000 feet
5 x F1M2 Pete bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 62,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 8
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Choan Maru #2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Davao at 43,61

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
ML Prins van Oranje, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 62,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 3
Hudson I x 2


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Choko Maru #2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Hudson I bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 43,59

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Montanes, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B5N Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Naval bombardment of Guam, at 63,66

Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Oboro
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba


Allied ground losses:
202 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2

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TF 82 encounters mine field at Davao (43,61)

TF 82 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 43,61


Japanese Ships
PG Saiko Maru
PG Edo Maru
PC Showa Maru #5
PC Showa Maru #3
PC Nichi Maru #1
PC Gamitsu Maru #1
AK Myoko Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Coastal Guns at Davao, 43,61, firing at TF 82
208 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Showa Maru #5, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PG Saiko Maru, Shell hits 2
AK Nittai Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Tokiwa Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
PG Edo Maru, Shell hits 3
AK Yamagiri Maru, Shell hits 2
AK Yoneyama Maru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
791 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Aparri

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2600 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 81

Defending force 4220 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 131

Japanese max assault: 86 - adjusted assault: 65

Allied max defense: 138 - adjusted defense: 87

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


Japanese ground losses:
133 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41687 troops, 510 guns, 13 vehicles, Assault Value = 892

Defending force 12422 troops, 114 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 233

Japanese max assault: 771 - adjusted assault: 188

Allied max defense: 256 - adjusted defense: 1024

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9)


Japanese ground losses:
521 casualties reported
Guns lost 14
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at Lingayen

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9839 troops, 99 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 290

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 307 - adjusted assault: 616

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 616 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingayen base !!!



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Ground combat at Manokwari

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 693 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 20 - adjusted assault: 11

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Manokwari base !!!



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Ground combat at Guam

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 687 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16

Defending force 570 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

Japanese max assault: 8 - adjusted assault: 2

Allied max defense: 1 - adjusted defense: 4

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



Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Davao

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2957 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 8273 troops, 57 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 183



Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Guam

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 60 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Defending force 687 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16

Allied max assault: 0 - adjusted assault: 0

Japanese max defense: 8 - adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1

[BLUESBOB]

The only comment from the ABDA and the southern Phillippines is...
 
It's the legendary Black Beast of Aaauuugh!!!!
 
RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!

[Big B]

And here is Dec 12th,
The Japs have landed at Tulagi - extending their presence in the Solomons, and they are also beginning operations in China to clear Guerilla Units in their rear areas.
The nail biting action for me right now (since I am General Wainright also) is on North Luzon. Signal Intellegence has discovered that the Japanese 16th Div is loaded up and heading for Naga - and our PBYs confirmed this today (see map below).
Also, I have ordered an All-Out Deliberate Attack on the Japanese beachead at Lingayen, using every good unit I have on Luzon - they will go in today, and I am awaiting action reports tomorrow!



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/41

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TF 82 encounters mine field at Davao (43,61)

TF 82 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 43,61


Japanese Ships
PG Edo Maru
PC Showa Maru #5, heavy damage
PC Nichi Maru #1
PC Gamitsu Maru #1
AK Nittai Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Coastal Guns at Davao, 43,61, firing at TF 82
83 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PC Showa Maru #3, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
AK Nozima Maru, Shell hits 2
PC Gamitsu Maru #1

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Naval bombardment of Aparri, at 45,49

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso


Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Davao, at 43,61 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Nagara
CA Nachi, Shell hits 2
CA Haguro


Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Runway hits 3
Port supply hits 1

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TF 4 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 67,100


Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Guam , at 63,66

Japanese aircraft
E7K2 Alf x 5

No Japanese losses

Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x E7K2 Alf bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 85,72

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x G3M Nell bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 51st Regional Army Corps, at 47,38

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 13th CCP Guerilla Brigade, at 52,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 18

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 62,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 11


Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Daihachikyo Maru
AP Chichibu Maru
AP Kaijo Maru #2

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 62,88


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 9
Hudson I x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PG Choko Maru #2
PG Choan Maru #2
AP Kaijo Maru #2
AP Amakasu Maru #1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Hudson I bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Wirraway bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Kavieng

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 774 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 23 - adjusted assault: 24

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kavieng base !!!



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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1918 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 866

Defending force 12300 troops, 106 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 231



Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Davao

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2945 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Defending force 8884 troops, 73 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 203



Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at 52,32

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6377 troops, 80 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 137

Defending force 787 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 26

Japanese max assault: 145 - adjusted assault: 141

Allied max defense: 27 - adjusted defense: 2

Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

[BLUESBOB]

We knew we might be facing a "new and improved" Japanese command after our last game. In that one we reinforced Rabaul and turned the bombers loose on Truk. We pasted it. He learned his lesson well. He's already taken Kavieng, north of Rabaul, and now he's landed at Tulagi. I suspect a Shortlands invasion soon, followed by Rabaul and then Lae.
 
Port Moresby he'll never take!!!

[Big B]

Dec 13th - What a day!

What a day! The Japs pushed me out of Davao, they took Tarawa, A SNLF took a deserted san Marcelino, and Wainright's Counter Attack re-takes Lingayen!
Meanwhile -subs on both sides are shooting at ships everywhere, and JapBB's are shelling bases across the Pacific!

It's a FLUID stiuation to say the least!

In the meanwhile, on Luzon,I am going to wipe out that isolated small Japanese force at San Marcelino - and hold the North Luzon Line...I hope MacAurther's promissses of relief from the War Department get here in time!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/41

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TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 63,66


Japanese ground losses:
524 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 44,48

Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Yamagumo
BB Ise

Allied Ships
SS S-41

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Sub attack at 45,47

Japanese Ships
APD APD-33
APD APD-39

Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 4

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Sub attack at 37,59

Japanese Ships
SS I-162

Allied Ships
AS Holland
AS Canopus

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ASW attack at 37,59

Japanese Ships
SS I-162

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Naval bombardment of Kuching, at 27,56

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied Ships
ML Rigel, Shell hits 2
ML Pro Patria, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SS O20, hits 1, on fire

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

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Naval bombardment of Vigan, at 44,49

Japanese Ships
BB Hyuga
BB Ise


Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3

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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 85,72 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 7
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 1


Allied ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

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TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 63,66


Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 47,46

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Inazuma
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
SS S-36

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Sub attack at 46,63

Japanese Ships
AK Milan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PG Saiko Maru
PC Nichi Maru #1
PC Gamitsu Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 26,45

Japanese Ships
AK Aobasan Maru
AK Atago Maru
PC Ch 9
PC Ch 8
PG Chosa Maru
MSW W.3

Allied Ships
SS KXII

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Day Air attack on Hong Kong , at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 14

No Japanese losses

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Lily: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
12 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,63


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
B-18A Bolo x 6
B-17D Fortress x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC Nichi Maru #1
AK Nozima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Fumishima Maru
PG Saiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Davao at 43,61


Allied aircraft
B-18A Bolo x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PC Showa Maru #3, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PG Edo Maru
AK Nittai Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 46,63


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
B-18A Bolo x 12
B-17D Fortress x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Muroran Maru
AK Fumishima Maru
AK Momoha Maru
AK Syozin Maru
AK Higari Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-18A Bolo bombing at 6000 feet
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Sub attack at 46,63

Japanese Ships
AK Syozin Maru
AK Momoha Maru
PG Saiko Maru
PC Nichi Maru #1
PC Gamitsu Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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Sub attack at 46,63

Japanese Ships
AK Milan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

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TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 84,95


Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported


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Ground combat at 47,38

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7152 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 142

Defending force 22887 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 737

Japanese max assault: 141 - adjusted assault: 6

Allied max defense: 791 - adjusted defense: 743

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
500 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1955 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 873

Defending force 12362 troops, 107 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 232


Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at Davao

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8894 troops, 75 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 203

Defending force 3663 troops, 25 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 92

Japanese max assault: 213 - adjusted assault: 170

Allied max defense: 84 - adjusted defense: 25

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Georgetown

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 18458 troops, 143 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 465

Defending force 2647 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 55

Japanese max assault: 506 - adjusted assault: 407

Allied max defense: 56 - adjusted defense: 155

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 5)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Guns lost 2


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Ground combat at Guam

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 704 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 160

Defending force 602 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4



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Ground combat at Lingayen

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 27851 troops, 240 guns, 251 vehicles, Assault Value = 774

Defending force 14367 troops, 184 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 288

Allied max assault: 830 - adjusted assault: 561

Japanese max defense: 308 - adjusted defense: 185

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Lingayen base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
1167 casualties reported
Guns lost 62

Allied ground losses:
390 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 2


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Ground combat at 51,40

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 6027 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 125

Defending force 838 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Japanese max assault: 248 - adjusted assault: 62

Allied max defense: 28 - adjusted defense: 6

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at 44,41

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 6569 troops, 86 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 144

Defending force 796 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 29

Japanese max assault: 292 - adjusted assault: 65

Allied max defense: 30 - adjusted defense: 16

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at San Marcelino

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 649 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 20 - adjusted assault: 12

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE San Marcelino base !!!



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Ground combat at Tarawa

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1298 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 65

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 80 - adjusted assault: 38

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa base !!!



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Ground combat at Tulagi

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 421 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 15 - adjusted assault: 5

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi base !!!

[Big B]

Dec 14th. Sad news for the homefront - after a long struggle at great odds, the defenders of Guam surrendered today.

The Japanese juggernaut rolls on!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/41

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TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 63,66


Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 43,49

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso


Allied ground losses:
276 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 85,72 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Shell hits 2
BB Kirishima


Allied ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
Vehicles lost 1

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

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Naval bombardment of Lingayen, at 43,49

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CA Maya


Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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TF 11 troops unloading over beach at Mersing, 23,50


Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

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TF 19 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 27,56


Japanese ground losses:
562 casualties reported

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TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Naga, 44,53


Japanese ground losses:
898 casualties reported

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TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Hollandia, 52,81


Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported

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TF 19 encounters mine field at Kuching (27,56)

TF 19 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 27,56


Japanese Ships
PG Saga
PG Uji
AP Kaishi Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire
AP Eihuku Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported

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TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Naga, 44,53


Japanese ground losses:
206 casualties reported

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ASW attack at 46,48

Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
DD Mikazuki

Allied Ships
SS S-38

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ASW attack near Batan Islands at 46,47

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 11
PC Ch 10
PC Ch 6
PC Ch 5
MSW W.11
MSW W.10
MSW W.9

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3

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Sub attack at 25,45

Japanese Ships
AK Shinzui Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Kiji
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS KXI, hits 3, on fire

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Day Air attack on Lingayen , at 43,49

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 19

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
6 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 57th Regional Army Corps, at 47,38

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 13th CCP Guerilla Brigade, at 52,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 18

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 4 damaged


Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41656 troops, 500 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 880

Defending force 12339 troops, 107 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 229


Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


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Ground combat at 52,27

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13389 troops, 158 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 280

Defending force 778 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Japanese max assault: 506 - adjusted assault: 468

Allied max defense: 28 - adjusted defense: 20

Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Georgetown

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 18345 troops, 138 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 460

Defending force 2558 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51

Japanese max assault: 489 - adjusted assault: 207

Allied max defense: 51 - adjusted defense: 279

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


Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


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Ground combat at Guam

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7617 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 162

Defending force 633 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4

Japanese max assault: 143 - adjusted assault: 122

Allied max defense: 2 - adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Guam base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1121 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


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Ground combat at 47,38

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22922 troops, 79 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 736

Defending force 6484 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108

Allied max assault: 769 - adjusted assault: 524

Japanese max defense: 69 - adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 18 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
250 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

[Big B]

Dec 15th,

Well, the Japanese are busy expanding their hold in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the DEI. My (Wainright's) troops on Luzon are getting nervous - too many Jap landings to contest, I don't know whereI'm going to get the troops and breathing space to hold them all at the beaches!

The one element I am noticing so far is that we have not been subjected to merciless overwhelming airiel bombardment ... but it can only be a matter of time.

I need more troops and supply desperately - otherwise I will have to pull back everywhere on Luzon, maybe we are buying time for the ABDA to organize - but it's still early.

Hong Kong is still holding out, but the KB has vanished into the stormy North Pacific...for now.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/41

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ASW attack at 45,47

Japanese Ships
PG Unkai Maru #1
PG Tosho Maru
PG Shosei Maru
PG Shinko Maru #1
PG Nishho Maru
PG Hayakafuku Maru
DD Tsuga

Allied Ships
SS S-40, hits 3

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ASW attack at 45,47

Japanese Ships
PG Kure Maru #5
PG Chohakusan Maru
PG Chiyo Maru
PG Akitsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-41

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TF 82 encounters mine field at Kuching (27,56)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.6
MSW W.5
MSW W.4

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Day Air attack on Hong Kong , at 43,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged

Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Georgetown , at 23,44

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 9 damaged


Allied ground losses:
1 casualties reported

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lingayen , at 43,49

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Lily x 18

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
4 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on 89th Regional Army Corps, at 47,38

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 10

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th CCP Guerilla Brigade, at 52,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 18

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Hong Kong

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41840 troops, 503 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 888

Defending force 12258 troops, 106 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 228



Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 1


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Ground combat at Naga

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 21352 troops, 276 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 429

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese max assault: 435 - adjusted assault: 416

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 416 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga base !!!



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Ground combat at Mersing

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 745 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 24

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 24 - adjusted assault: 5

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Mersing base !!!



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Ground combat at Hollandia

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 733 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese max assault: 21 - adjusted assault: 11

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hollandia base !!!



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Ground combat at 47,41

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 6425 troops, 80 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 146

Defending force 2807 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Japanese max assault: 286 - adjusted assault: 250

Allied max defense: 30 - adjusted defense: 41

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13608 troops, 170 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 281

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese max assault: 191 - adjusted assault: 182

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 182 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching base !!!

[BLUESBOB]

The Thin Red Line.

Japanese agression has surprised us this game. Particularly in the New Guinea - Solomons area. But the combined Allied commands aren't worried. New tactics were tried, and although the enemy also was employing new strategy, our strategy seems to be holding out.

Intelligence is trying desperately to ascertain the whereabouts of the KB. It's presence in any theater could swing the tide of battle heavily in the Japanese favor and make future plans weak.

The only thing Big Mac found disheartening is having to abandon so many troops throughout the P.I. We had the ships, we had the time...but we don't have enough of those damn PP's.

But, overall, morale is high. We've played war games for many months now and know our enemies weaknesses...which is every friggin' aspect of his strategy, production, and material. Hahahahaha!!! We'll have the Emperor serving tea at the White House, Yamamoto sweeping the floors of Buckingham Palace, and Tojo lighting Big Mac's pipe in six months!!!