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Hey Guys!!!

I have the honor of taking on a WITPAE veteran who has come back after Hiatus. Some of you know njp72 from some AAR's. He has played Dennishe, Crackaces and others.

What could possibly go wrong??

We will be playing Scenario 1 DBB-B with stacking limits.

The HR's are

PP's paid for restricted units crossing national borders.
Fighters fly no higher than their 2mvr band.

Fog of war on
PDU off
Realistic R&D on
Reliable Torps off
No unit w/d off
Auto sub ops off
All facilities expand off
Auto upgrade off
Accept replacement off
Variable reinforcement +- 15 days

Those were the choices that njp72 wanted and I happily agreed.

I expect a lively game and will have to play at a higher level if I want to make a good showing of this game.

So go ahead and climb aboard, strap in and keep your hands and feet inside the ride while it is moving!!

Suggestions are welcome as this is going to be a real learning experience.

Good luck and believe me; a LOT can go wrong!

I think you need to discuss your second house rule. Look at your aircraft stats in the
new DBB and you will see that you will be at a real disadvantage.

I've seen postings along those lines as well Ezra. The DBB scenarios don't seem to need that restriction or the all pervasive 4E restriction in terms of altitude and attacks. but of course each to his/her own!

ORIGINAL: EHansen

I think you need to discuss your second house rule. Look at your aircraft stats in the
new DBB and you will see that you will be at a real disadvantage.

I was ready to take my opponent on in Scenario 2 but he was smart enough to step it down to Scenario 1 so I would at least have a chance. If he sees that the HR gives him too much of an advantage I am sure it will come up eventually.

It is just a game afterall :]

December 7, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Batan Island

Ok, I got the first combat turn and viewed it.

Pretty average. I did not lose any BB's initially but we have heavy fires/heavy damage on some of course. POW and Repulse each took multiple torpedoes. Since it was a historical turn everything else was cookie cutter. The AF took 100 hits. I am not sure if that means 100 damage but he could likely stick around for another swipe at me. Depending on STF status I might want to try to strike out at him just in case.

Ok, in his game against Dennishe, njp72 defeated Russia. He has no fear of taking on India either apparently. Based on just a brief look at his exploits I should be expecting anything.

I believe that my focus of Defense should be Australia, Kodiak and surrounding area and Pearl Harbor. In India I should try not to get surrounded, routed and destroyed.

I want to put a lot of planning into the defense of China, Java, and Sumatra.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 07, 41
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Midget Sub attack inside harbor of Pearl Harbor!!!

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-18, hits 1

Allied Ships
BB California, Torpedo hits 1
PC Tiger

SSX Ha-18 eludes PC Tiger by hugging bottom
PC Tiger loses contact with SSX Ha-18


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Midget Sub attack inside harbor of Pearl Harbor!!!

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-19, hits 3

Allied Ships
PC Taney
BB Tennessee, Torpedo hits 1
PC Reliance

PC Taney loses contact with SSX Ha-19
PC Taney loses contact with SSX Ha-19
PC Reliance cannot reach attack position over SSX Ha-19
PC Taney cannot reach attack position over SSX Ha-19


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Submarine attack near Kota Bharu at 53,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-166

Allied Ships
xAKL Dai Tung, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL Dai Tung is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 attacking on the surface


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Morning Air attack on Pearl Harbor , at 180,107

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 112 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 68
B5N2 Kate x 144
D3A1 Val x 126

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 11 destroyed by flak
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 25 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 32 damaged
B-17D Fortress: 2 destroyed on ground
A-20A Havoc: 20 damaged
A-20A Havoc: 2 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina: 144 damaged
PBY-5 Catalina: 10 destroyed on ground
R3D-2: 2 damaged
P-40B Warhawk: 30 damaged
P-40B Warhawk: 4 destroyed on ground
B-17E Fortress: 16 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
C-33: 2 damaged
B-18A Bolo: 62 damaged
B-18A Bolo: 5 destroyed on ground
O-47A: 7 damaged
O-47A: 2 destroyed on ground
SBD-1 Dauntless: 36 damaged
SBD-1 Dauntless: 5 destroyed on ground
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 damaged
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 destroyed on ground
P-36A Mohawk: 31 damaged
P-36A Mohawk: 5 destroyed on ground
SNJ-3 Texan: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
AV Curtiss
BB Maryland, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Selfridge, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA San Francisco, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Tennessee, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Manini
BB West Virginia, Bomb hits 11, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
BB Pennsylvania, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB California, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD MacDonough, Bomb hits 1, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DM Pruitt
DM Ramsay
CM Oglala, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Honolulu, Bomb hits 1
AVD Hulbert, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Reid, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DMS Trevor, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL St. Louis, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Phelps, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AE Pyro, Bomb hits 1
DD Allen, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
YO-44, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CA New Orleans, Bomb hits 2
DD Blue, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
AV Wright, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Airbase hits 50
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 100

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
26 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
10 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
17 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Iba , at 78,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
G4M1 Betty x 27

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Iba , at 78,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 27

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M2 Nell x 36
G4M1 Betty x 27

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
P-35A: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/HqS with P-40B Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 52,82

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 9
G4M1 Betty x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 2 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 1
BB Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 4, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AVD William B. Preston, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 29

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27b Nate: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-27b Nate bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF Det with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 82,74

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Alor Star , at 49,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 6,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 52

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 15 damaged
Blenheim I: 2 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Alor Star , at 49,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 68th Chinese Corps, at 82,47 , near Ichang

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 7
Ki-36 Ida x 27
Ki-44 Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IF: 12 damaged
Buffalo I: 14 damaged
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF Det with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 86 minutes



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Morning Air attack on 4th Chinese Corps, at 81,52 (Siangtan)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Wake Island , at 136,98

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 27

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 4 damaged

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 Det with F4F-3 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 77 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 52,82

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, heavy damage
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 18

Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 3
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed
Hudson I: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai Det A with Ki-27b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 14

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 6
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
1 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 118 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Patani at 51,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 18

Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 4
Hudson I x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 3 destroyed
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai Det A with Ki-27b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 6

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 64 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 87 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 2

Allied aircraft
Vildebeest III x 4
Hudson I x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest III: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vildebeest III bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x Hudson I bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
Swordfish I x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish I: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Swordfish I bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91

Japanese Ships
DD Ushio
DD Sazanami

Runway hits 5
Port fuel hits 1

DD Ushio firing at Midway Island
DD Sazanami firing at Midway Island


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Pre-Invasion action off Kota Bharu (51,75)

27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
DD Uranami
DD Isonami
PB Tatsumiya Maru
SC Ch 9
SC Ch 7
AK Sasako Maru

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
417 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

CL Sendai firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Ayanami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Shikinami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Uranami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Isonami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
PB Tatsumiya Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 9 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 7 fired at enemy troops
DD Ayanami fired at enemy troops
DD Shikinami fired at enemy troops
DD Isonami fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kota Bharu (51,75)

TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 51,75

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a IJA Inf Squad accidentally lost during unload of 56th Infantry Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad lost in surf during unload of 12th Engr Rgt


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Amphibious Assault at Batan Island (85,70)

TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Batan Island, 85,70



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Amphibious Assault at Batan Island (85,70)

TF 96 troops unloading over beach at Batan Island, 85,70



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Ground combat at Batan Island (85,70)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2780 troops, 27 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 69

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 73

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 73 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Batan Island !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1st SNLF
24th JAAF AF Bn

Ok, I sat up and read some AAR's involving my opponent last night.

WHAT WAS I THINKING????

WHY DO I ALWAYS PICK THIS GUY?????

You know the axiom that you dont have to do everything the first turn? NOT TRUE!!!

I think the reason he took me on was I asked him to teach me some humility ;P He promises to be brutal. I dont doubt it.

What I have learned about NJP... He likes to invade India and doesnt have trouble putting Bombay under siege in February of 42. He typically ignores the Philippines initially and comes back around for it.

If I manage to survive through January of 1943 then I might have a chance but the real game is going to be the first year.

We have stacking limits in game so it seems like Fortress Bombay/Calcutta/Sydney is in order here. I also need to make Diego Garcia not worth taking and move American units to Capetown quickly to prepare to put pressure on him. I need to keep my Carrier TF's split into 2-4 axis to keep him moving and I will absolutely need to put pressure on him where the KB is not.

Having the reinforcement variability really makes a difference in this game as it could be make or break in india.

Everything needs to move like clockwork for this not to be a complete disaster. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!! (not the disaster part )

Ok, it appears that there was a significant synch bug in the first turn.

The POW and Repulse were not damaged nearly as badly as it appeared and the BB Oklahoma was sunk in harbor.

The Airfield was trashed and I have almost no working bombers although plenty damaged ones. I really couldnt put up any significant cap. I spent 12 hours working on the 1st turn commands and missed that the BB Oklahoma was sunk.

So, I was going on the assumption that it was a pretty disappointing turn for my opponent.

I had some capable heavy and light cruisers and plenty of destroyers so I decided that to try and protect my battleship fleet and punish him if he hung around I would launch a couple of assaults. It worked better than I had feared but worse than I had hoped. I got into several slugfests with his carriers but did not severely damage any. He did have a reduced attack on day 2 after the encounters. And my battleships were protected from further damage although it appears he was not going for a day 2 assault. He knows I am not going down without a fight now... And that he had better protect his keyboard during replays ;]

I also sent a couple of destroyers near Hong Kong for a visit to Takao which turned out pretty good. I managed to sink a destroyer and severely damage several other ships in the process. It makes losing the bulk of the merchant fleet at Manila and Hong Kong slightly less painful.

December 8, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Khota Bharu

Japanese Ships Sunk

DD Hatakaze



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 08, 41
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TF 274 encounters mine field at Bataan (78,77)

Allied Ships
AS Holland, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage



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TF 276 encounters mine field at Bataan (78,77)

Allied Ships
AM Lark
AM Quail
AM Tanager
AM Bittern
AM Finch
AM Whippoorwill

32 mines cleared


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Submarine attack near Bataan at 78,77

Japanese Ships
SS I-124

Allied Ships
xAK Cape Fairweather

xAK Cape Fairweather is sighted by SS I-124
SS I-124 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Cape Fairweather


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 181,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 1

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Conyngham
DD Case
DD Cummings
DD Jarvis

SS I-15 is sighted by escort
DD Conyngham fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Case attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-15 eludes DD Case by diving deep
DD Cummings fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lihue at 176,101, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga, Shell hits 5
CV Hiryu
CV Soryu
CV Shokaku, Shell hits 1
CV Zuikaku
CV Akagi
BB Hiei, Shell hits 1
BB Kirishima
CA Tone
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 1
CL Abukuma
DD Akigumo
DD Kagero
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 1
DD Shiranui
DD Urakaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Arare
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 1
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 1
DD Shaw
DD Downes, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
DD Cassin
DD Reid
DD Tucker
DD Selfridge
DD Phelps
DD Farragut
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 85% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Shafroth, John F. crosses the 'T'
CL Phoenix engages CV Akagi at 10,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Shokaku at 10,000 yards
DD Aylwin engages CV Akagi at 10,000 yards
DD Farragut engages CV Shokaku at 10,000 yards
DD Farragut engages CV Kaga at 10,000 yards
DD Selfridge engages CV Shokaku at 10,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL Phoenix at 10,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CA Chikuma at 10,000 yards
DD Cassin engages CV Kaga at 10,000 yards
DD Downes engages CV Shokaku at 10,000 yards
DD Shaw engages CV Kaga at 10,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Cassin at 10,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Cassin at 10,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Cassin at 10,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Isokaze at 10,000 yards
DD Selfridge engages DD Kagero at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Akagi at 9,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages CV Kaga at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Monaghan at 9,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Hiryu at 9,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Phelps at 9,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Selfridge at 9,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL Phoenix at 9,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Isokaze at 9,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Cassin at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Downes at 9,000 yards
DD Monaghan engages DD Kasumi at 9,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Arare at 9,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Selfridge at 9,000 yards
DD Cassin engages DD Urakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Selfridge at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Shaw at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Cassin at 9,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Akagi at 9,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages CV Zuikaku at 9,000 yards
DD Monaghan engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Aylwin at 9,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Kaga at 9,000 yards
DD Selfridge engages DD Shiranui at 9,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Tucker at 9,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Isokaze at 9,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages DD Downes at 9,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Kasumi at 9,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Tanikaze at 9,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Hamakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Shaw at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Downes at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Akagi at 12,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages CV Kaga at 12,000 yards
DD Monaghan engages CV Shokaku at 12,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Aylwin at 12,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CV Kaga at 12,000 yards
DD Selfridge engages DD Kasumi at 12,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Tucker at 12,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Reid at 12,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Cassin at 12,000 yards
DD Kagero engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
DD Kagero engages DD Shaw at 12,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Reid at 12,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
DD Downes engages DD Shiranui at 12,000 yards
DD Kagero engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Downes at 12,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Takao at 84,65, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Nagatsuki, Shell hits 1
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hatakaze, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Azumasan Maru
xAK Azuma Maru, Shell hits 3
xAK Katuragi Maru
xAK Arimasan Maru
xAK Imizu Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAP Kokuryu Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Scout, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Thanet

Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends loading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 85% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
DD Hatakaze sunk by DD Thanet at 6,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Scout at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Satsuki at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAK Azuma Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD Thanet at 6,000 yards
DD Scout engages xAP Kokuryu Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAP Kokuryu Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Satsuki at 3,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Satsuki at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Scout at 2,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAK Azuma Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages DD Thanet at 3,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Nagatsuki at 3,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD Scout at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Matsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Nagatsuki at 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAK Imizu Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Matsukaze at 3,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Matsukaze at 3,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAP Kokuryu Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAP Kokuryu Maru , xAK Imizu Maru , xAK Arimasan Maru ,
xAK Katuragi Maru , xAK Azuma Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Matsukaze , DD Nagatsuki
DD Satsuki engages DD Thanet at 2,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages DD Scout at 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Satsuki at 2,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Scout at 2,000 yards
xAP Kokuryu Maru , xAK Imizu Maru , xAK Arimasan Maru ,
xAK Katuragi Maru , xAK Azuma Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Matsukaze , DD Nagatsuki
DD Satsuki engages DD Thanet at 2,000 yards
DD Thanet engages xAK Azumasan Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Matsukaze at 3,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Takao at 84,66, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DMS W-9
DMS W-10
DMS W-11
DMS W-12
DMS W-17
DMS W-18, Shell hits 1
PB Kyo Maru #12
PB Kyo Maru #13
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 5
SC Ch 6
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 11
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 16
SC Ch 17
SC Ch 18
xAK Brisbane Maru
xAK Hawaii Maru
xAK Sanko Maru
xAK Takao Maru
xAK Bunzan Maru
xAK Shinko Maru
xAK Oigawa Maru

Allied Ships
DD Scout
DD Thanet

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Davies, E.S. crosses the 'T'
xAK Oigawa Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 10
DD Thanet engages DMS W-18 at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
DD Scout engages DMS W-11 at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
DD Thanet engages PB Kyo Maru #12 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 17
DD Thanet engages PB Kyo Maru #13 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 6
DD Thanet engages PB Kyo Maru #13 at 7,000 yards
DD Scout engages DMS W-11 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
DD Scout engages PB Kyo Maru #13 at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages PB Kyo Maru #12 at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DMS W-9 at 6,000 yards
Davies, E.S. orders Allied TF to disengage
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kyo Maru #13 , SC Ch 18 , SC Ch 17 ,
SC Ch 16 , SC Ch 12 , SC Ch 5
DD Thanet engages DMS W-18 at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages SC Ch 4 at 6,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DMS W-17 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 5
DD Thanet engages DMS W-18 at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 16 , SC Ch 10 , SC Ch 5
DD Scout engages DMS W-18 at 17,000 yards
DD Scout engages DMS W-12 at 17,000 yards
DD Scout engages DMS W-9 at 17,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hengchun at 82,67, Range 21,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
DD Scout
DD Thanet

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Allied Surface Combat TF evades combat


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ASW attack near Kuantan at 51,79

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
SS KXIII, hits 1

SS KXIII is sighted by escort
KXIII bottoming out ....
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kiji
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
xAK Ming Sang, Shell hits 19, and is sunk

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 3,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Ming Sang at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kwangchowan at 74,63, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuta
DD Yomogi
TB Otori

Allied Ships
xAKL Chengtu, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 14,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAKL Chengtu at 14,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAKL Chengtu at 14,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAKL Chengtu at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAKL Chengtu at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAKL Chengtu at 9,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAKL Chengtu at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAKL Chengtu at 8,000 yards
xAKL Chengtu sunk by DD Tsuta at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kiji
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
xAK Nanning, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 5,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 5,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 3,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 2,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 2,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Nanning at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAK Nanning at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 7,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kiji
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
xAKL Yat Shing, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 7,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 4,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAKL Yat Shing at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 3,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAKL Yat Shing at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
TB Kamo engages xAKL Yat Shing at 2,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAKL Yat Shing at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAKL Yat Shing at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAKL Yat Shing at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kiji
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
xAK Hai Lee, Shell hits 3, on fire

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 6,000 yards
TB Kiji fires at xAK Hai Lee at 6,000 yards
Tomatsuri, Z. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 5,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Hai Lee at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Hai Lee at 14,000 yards
TB Kiji engages xAK Hai Lee at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Niihau at 174,104, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga, Shell hits 2
CV Hiryu, Shell hits 1
CV Soryu, Shell hits 2
CV Shokaku, Shell hits 1
CV Zuikaku
CV Akagi, Shell hits 3
BB Hiei, Shell hits 2
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 2
CA Tone, Shell hits 4, on fire
CA Chikuma, Shell hits 2
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Akigumo
DD Kagero
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Shiranui, Shell hits 1
DD Urakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Hamakaze
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 1
DD Arare
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Shell hits 2, on fire
CA Minneapolis, Shell hits 2
CL Detroit
CL St. Louis
CL Helena, Shell hits 1
DD Bagley, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Blue
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Patterson
DD Jarvis, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Cummings
DD Case, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 2

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
CL St. Louis engages CV Akagi at 23,000 yards
CL St. Louis engages CV Akagi at 23,000 yards
CL Detroit engages CV Akagi at 23,000 yards
CL Detroit engages CV Kaga at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages CV Kaga at 22,000 yards
CL St. Louis engages CV Soryu at 22,000 yards
CL Detroit engages DD Akigumo at 22,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL Detroit at 22,000 yards
CL Detroit engages DD Shiranui at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages CV Akagi at 21,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL St. Louis at 21,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Conyngham at 21,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Cummings at 21,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Jarvis at 21,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL St. Louis at 21,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jarvis at 21,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Urakaze at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CV Shokaku at 19,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages CV Soryu at 19,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Detroit at 19,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CV Kaga at 19,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages DD Shiranui at 19,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL St. Louis at 19,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Kasumi at 19,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Case at 19,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Cummings at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL Helena at 17,000 yards
CL St. Louis engages CV Soryu at 17,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages CV Hiryu at 17,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Conyngham at 17,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Tanikaze at 17,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages DD Akigumo at 17,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Shiranui at 17,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA New Orleans at 17,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Kasumi at 17,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Blue at 17,000 yards
DD Bagley engages DD Kasumi at 17,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages DD Shiranui at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CL Abukuma at 14,000 yards
CL Helena engages CV Shokaku at 14,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages CV Soryu at 14,000 yards
CL Detroit engages CV Hiryu at 14,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Conyngham at 14,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Cummings at 14,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages CL Detroit at 14,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA New Orleans at 14,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Kasumi at 14,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jarvis at 14,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Blue at 14,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Case at 14,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Bagley at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages CV Akagi at 13,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages CL Helena at 13,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL St. Louis at 13,000 yards
CL Detroit engages CV Hiryu at 13,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Kasumi at 13,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Minneapolis at 13,000 yards
DD Cummings engages DD Tanikaze at 13,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Jarvis at 13,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Patterson at 13,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Detroit at 13,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Mugford at 13,000 yards
DD Helm engages DD Kasumi at 13,000 yards
DD Bagley engages DD Akigumo at 13,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Ralph Talbot at 13,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Case at 13,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Isokaze at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Mugford engages CV Akagi at 12,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages CA New Orleans at 12,000 yards
CL Helena engages CV Shokaku at 12,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL St. Louis at 12,000 yards
DD Case engages CV Kaga at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Minneapolis at 12,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL Helena at 12,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages CL Helena at 12,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Patterson at 12,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Kasumi at 12,000 yards
DD Blue engages DD Arare at 12,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages DD Blue at 12,000 yards
DD Bagley engages DD Shiranui at 12,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages DD Urakaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA Minneapolis at 8,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CV Zuikaku at 8,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages CV Shokaku at 8,000 yards
DD Blue engages CV Hiryu at 8,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages CV Kaga at 8,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA New Orleans at 8,000 yards
BB Hiei engages CL Detroit at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Jarvis at 8,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA New Orleans at 8,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages DD Ralph Talbot at 8,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Mugford at 8,000 yards
DD Helm engages DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Bagley at 8,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Mugford at 8,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Isokaze at 8,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Mugford at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Blue engages CV Akagi at 10,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
CL Helena engages CA Chikuma at 10,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages CV Soryu at 10,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL Detroit at 10,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Conyngham at 10,000 yards
DD Case engages BB Kirishima at 10,000 yards
DD Cummings engages DD Hamakaze at 10,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages DD Jarvis at 10,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Patterson at 10,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL St. Louis at 10,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Isokaze at 10,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Blue at 10,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Blue at 10,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Bagley at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CV Akagi , CV Zuikaku , CV Shokaku screened from combat
- escorted by DD Hamakaze , DD Isokaze
CA Chikuma engages CA Minneapolis at 16,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages CV Hiryu at 16,000 yards
CL Helena engages CV Kaga at 16,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CL St. Louis at 16,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Detroit at 16,000 yards
CA Chikuma engages CL Helena at 16,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Shiranui at 16,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Helena at 16,000 yards
DD Jarvis engages DD Kasumi at 16,000 yards
DD Arare engages DD Jarvis at 16,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Tanikaze at 16,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Akigumo at 16,000 yards
DD Shiranui engages DD Helm at 16,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Blue at 16,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Murasame
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
xAKL Kanchow, Shell hits 17, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 15,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Murasame engages xAKL Kanchow at 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Kanchow at 12,000 yards
DD Murasame engages xAKL Kanchow at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Naka engages xAKL Kanchow at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Kanchow at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Kanchow at 6,000 yards
CL Naka engages xAKL Kanchow at 6,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Kanchow at 6,000 yards
DD Murasame engages xAKL Kanchow at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAKL Kanchow sunk by CL Naka at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 78,66, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Murasame
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
DD Scout, Shell hits 13, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Thanet, Shell hits 4, heavy fires

Poor visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Nishimura, Teiji crosses the 'T'
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 15,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Scout at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Scout at 14,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 14,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Murasame at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Samidare at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 10,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Murasame at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 7,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Murasame at 7,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Murasame at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 7,000 yards
DD Scout engages DD Murasame at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Samidare at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 12,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Samidare at 12,000 yards
DD Thanet engages DD Murasame at 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 9,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Scout at 9,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 19,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Scout at 19,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Kuantan at 51,79

Japanese Ships
DD Nowaki
CA Mikuma
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
SS KXIII, hits 1

SS KXIII launches 4 torpedoes at DD Nowaki
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashi is out of ASW ammo
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on 75th Chinese Corps, at 82,47 , near Ichang

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 17
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 4th Chinese Corps, at 81,52 (Siangtan)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 55,77

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Meiten Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Niihau at 175,104

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 53
B5N2 Kate x 59
D3A1 Val x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 5 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 3
CL Helena, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
DD Helm
DD Bagley, on fire
CA New Orleans, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Case, on fire
CL St. Louis
DD Mugford
DD Conyngham
DD Patterson

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
25 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
16 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Helena


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Niihau at 175,104

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Helena, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Helena


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 51,79

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 10
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
Hudson I x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-1 with A6M2 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
3rd Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
59th Sentai with Ki-43-Ia Oscar (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 51,79

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 10
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 67 minutes
3rd Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
59th Sentai with Ki-43-Ia Oscar (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead



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Naval bombardment of Kuantan at 51,79

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 18 damaged
Hudson I: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Allied ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 46 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 36 (9 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Vehicles lost 41 (11 destroyed, 30 disabled)

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 23
Runway hits 73
Port hits 34
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 14

CA Kumano firing at Kuantan
CA Suzuya firing at Kuantan
CA Mikuma firing at Kuantan
DD Arashi firing at Kuantan
DD Nowaki firing at Kuantan
DD Maikaze firing at Kuantan


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ASW attack near Kuantan at 51,79

Japanese Ships
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
SS KXIII

SS KXIII launches 2 torpedoes at DD Nowaki
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Kuantan (51,79)

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
DD Shirakumo
DD Hagikaze
AK Tosan Maru

Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CA Mogami firing at 22nd Indian Brigade
DD Shirakumo firing at 22nd Indian Brigade
DD Hagikaze firing at 22nd Indian Brigade
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kuantan (51,79)

TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Kuantan, 51,79

15 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 5th Field Const Bn
15 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 42nd Infantry Rgt /2


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Ground combat at Pengpu (90,50)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 6297 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 184

Defending force 1659 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47

Japanese adjusted assault: 350

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1178 casualties reported
Squads: 50 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Kota Bharu (51,75)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5246 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 176

Defending force 4308 troops, 40 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 121

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 66

Allied adjusted defense: 14

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kota Bharu !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
327 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1383 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 27 (25 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
5th JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
FMSV Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2788 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 100

Defending force 3319 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 76

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Rgt /3
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

December 9, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Naru Island

Allied Ships Sunk

CA New Orleans



I expected that the japanese fleet would limp on home. I was wrong. NJP decided to detach a ST and give me a little payback. For some reason the Japanese navy seems to have a great combat advantage early in the war and he had my range set perfectly...

Lost a heavy cruiser and a destroyer and am likely to lose a few more ships before it is over.

In typical NJP fashion there is no activity on Luzon at this time. Lots of ships are being sighted west of Singapore and moving SW toward the Ambon area.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 09, 41
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 77,67, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Naka
DD Murasame
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
DD Thanet, Shell hits 1


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 67% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Nishimura, Teiji crosses the 'T'
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Murasame engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Naka engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Thanet at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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TF 397 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
AMc Gemas
AMc Jerantut
AMc Rahman

13 mines cleared


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Submarine attack near Lingga at 51,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
AVP Poolster, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

AVP Poolster is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 launches 2 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Lingga at 51,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-153

Allied Ships
AVP Poolster, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

AVP Poolster is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 launches 2 torpedoes


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Niihau at 176,104, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Tone
CL Abukuma
DD Isokaze, Shell hits 2, heavy damage
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Helena, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm
DD Mugford
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Patterson
DD Cummings
DD Case
DD Conyngham, Shell hits 2, heavy fires

Poor visibility due to Rain with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 67% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA New Orleans at 6,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL Helena at 6,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Isokaze at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA New Orleans at 8,000 yards
CA Tone engages CL Helena at 8,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Isokaze at 8,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Conyngham at 8,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Patterson at 8,000 yards
CA Tone engages DD Mugford at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Tone engages CA New Orleans at 7,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA New Orleans at 7,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Isokaze at 7,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Patterson at 7,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Isokaze at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CA Tone at 3,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA New Orleans at 3,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Isokaze at 3,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Patterson at 3,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Ralph Talbot at 3,000 yards
DD Mugford engages DD Isokaze at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CA Tone at 4,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Isokaze at 4,000 yards
DD Case engages DD Isokaze at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA New Orleans engages CA Tone at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Palmyra at 169,124

Japanese Ships
SS I-22

Allied Ships
DMS Dorsey
DMS Long
DMS Hopkins
DMS Southard

SS I-22 launches 2 torpedoes at DMS Dorsey
I-22 diving deep ....
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Palmyra at 168,125

Japanese Ships
SS I-22

Allied Ships
DMS Dorsey
DMS Long
DMS Hopkins
DMS Southard

SS I-22 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Dorsey
I-22 diving deep ....
DMS Hopkins fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Southard fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Nauru Island (127,128)

Japanese Ships
DD Asanagi
CM Okinoshima
CM Tokiwa
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

Allied ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

DD Asanagi firing at Wren Det.
CM Okinoshima firing at Wren Det.
CM Tokiwa firing at Wren Det.
PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops
CM Okinoshima fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Nauru Island (127,128)

TF 15 troops unloading over beach at Nauru Island, 127,128

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of 51st Nav Gd /2


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Invasion Support action off Nauru Island (127,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops


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TF 397 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Allied Ships
AMc Gemas
AMc Jerantut
AMc Rahman
HDML P 10, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

25 mines cleared


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Sub attack near Muntok at 49,89

Japanese Ships
SS I-153

Allied Ships
ML No. 311

SS I-153 launches 2 torpedoes at ML No. 311
I-153 bottoming out ....
ML No. 311 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML No. 311 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML No. 311 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML No. 311 fails to find sub, continues to search...
ML No. 311 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on 8th New Chinese Corps, at 88,45 , near Kaifeng

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 84,55 , near Nanchang

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tacloban at 81,85

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Peary
DD John D. Ford
DD Pope

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tacloban at 81,85

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Pope

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tacloban at 81,85

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Invasion Support action off Nauru Island (127,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2622 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 79

Defending force 2914 troops, 32 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 100

Japanese adjusted assault: 72

Allied adjusted defense: 35

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

Defending units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment


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Ground combat at Nauru Island (127,128)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1805 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Defending force 21 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 50

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 50 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Nauru Island !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
Wren Det.


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2723 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 89

Defending force 3326 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 77

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

Nice opportunity score on KB! It doesn't look like any danger of opponent losing any of the damaged carriers but 50-75% of them will need a little time in shipyard. This may significantly dampen his propensity to head straight west to India that you speak of. If he does head west he will likely only go with 2 CVs. This doesn't provide enough for quick and overwelming destruction of all Brti/Dutch airpower...at least if Allied airpower is harnassed and dispersed wisely.

New Orleans and company may have bought you a little breather!!

December 10, 1941

I LOST ALL MY BATTLESHIPS!!! But then I found them in my sock drawer. *whew*...

NJP continues to use the gamey tactic of putting holes in all the wrong places in my merchant fleet.

His heavy cruiser is still limping away from pearl at a very slow speed. My sub fleet is nipping at his heels. He also has other ships that are not moving very fast including a light cruiser. That force is going to get away. His carrier fleet is moving toward the southwest. I am guessing he is still looking for my carriers and/or any straggling shipping. That is not going to happen. There is a good chance he may be delaying for invasion of wake too. It doesnt really matter as he is still sporting almost 100 fighters and hundreds of bombers and I got nothin to face off against that right now. The cat/mouse game begins.

He appears to be following the same tactics of previous games but it is 3 days in so duh... Look for him to take all the relevant bases with airfields and quickly put up air cover/air search/air attack.

I have thrown together some troops for Christmas island.

The current plan is to ignore the pacific if he is going to for the first few months of the war. I have quite a few transports heading to CT from both the Indian continent and also the west coast. I do not plan on sending significant supply to Australia from the west coast. This might turn out to be a strategic mistake later. The good news is that the game is more forgiving for the allies and I get plenty of ships along the west coast to make up for any deficit I create. Especially since I wont be getting the protected convoy sunk.

I am debating whether to defend forward to Dutch Harbor or pull the troops back to Kodiak until I have sufficient forces in the area. At the moment there really is not enough to make a forward movement past Dutch Harbor. The only downside to abandoning it is that if I dont take it by May 42 the command unit that comes as reinforcements goes where? I might try to get some sort of forward fuel station for some raids inside his territory but that will have to wait for a while.

One of the issues I am facing is that it is a similar scenario to the ones I have played before but set at a higher level. With DBB there are less ships, less cargo capacity, less support units, things start damaged, things start in different places, lots of the combat is different. The whole game just feels different. I need to re-adjust my expectations as there is no way 3 divisions are landing at PM in may of 42 in this game.

Bombay has already filled out nicely with 400+AV and 85K supply. Calcutta is not anywhere near that but over 200AV and 50K supply. I am not sure where all the extra AV comes from in some of these games. Alot of units are damaged and I guess that is part of it.

Madras gets a nice unit in 54 days. So in addition to fortifying both Calcutta and Bombay I would like to try to hold Madras long enough to get that unit. One of you is going to be able to tell me what happens to these units if the Japanese hold the bases and that will factor into my defense strategy.

Syndey already has the 1st australian division digging in.

I really want to send the 18th Division to Diego Garcia to make it not worth taking. I am 99% convinced of doing that right now. I will be sending many American units through CT into the Indian theater and I absolutely cannot afford to lose that vital base.

I am also setting up house at Cocos Islands. Just another little detail for him to worry about.

This is where I could see him getting to. 2/3 of India conquered with possibly Calcutta being surrounded surrendered. Perth taken. Combat along the east coast down to Brisbane or farther. Occupation of Suva and all islands west and maybe Pago Pago. I dont think he will try for much farther west but there is no telling. The farther he goes the better it is for me unless he achieves an AV.

What I expect is a slightly more moderated game which in the long run will turn out to be much harder for me to win. However, any given turn can change the odds....




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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 72,73, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuta
DD Yomogi
TB Otori

Allied Ships
xAK Hanyang, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 11,000 yards
DD Yomogi fires at xAK Hanyang at 11,000 yards
DD Tsuta fires at xAK Hanyang at 11,000 yards
TB Otori fires at xAK Hanyang at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Hanyang at 10,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAK Hanyang at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 6,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Hanyang at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Hanyang at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 6,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Hanyang at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Hanyang at 5,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAK Hanyang at 5,000 yards
xAK Hanyang sunk by TB Otori at 5,000 yards
xAK Hanyang sunk by TB Otori at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,83, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Kashii

Allied Ships
xAP Candesa, Shell hits 4, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 9,000 yards
CL Kashii fires at xAP Candesa at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
xAP Candesa sunk by CL Kashii at 7,000 yards
xAP Candesa sunk by CL Kashii at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Legaspi at 81,83, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Manazuru
TB Hatsukari, Shell hits 2

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford
DD Peary, Shell hits 1
DD Pillsbury
DD Pope

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 57% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 57% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
TB Hatsukari engages DD Peary at 2,000 yards
DD Peary engages TB Manazuru at 2,000 yards
TB Manazuru engages DD Pillsbury at 2,000 yards
DD Peary engages TB Hatsukari at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Pope engages TB Hatsukari at 5,000 yards
DD Pillsbury engages TB Manazuru at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Toboali at 51,94

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
TK Merula, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

TK Merula is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at TK Merula


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ASW attack near French Frigate Shoal at 169,105

Japanese Ships
CL Abukuma
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Narwhal

SS Narwhal launches 4 torpedoes at CL Abukuma
Narwhal diving deep ....
DD Kasumi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Groot Natoena at 60,84

Japanese Ships
AV Sagara Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Eiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS O20

SS O20 launches 4 torpedoes at AV Sagara Maru
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Culion at 73,77

Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yudachi
Saury diving deep ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near French Frigate Shoal at 172,103

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pollack

DD Isokaze is sighted by SS Pollack
SS Pollack launches 2 torpedoes


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Sub attack near Lihue at 179,104

Japanese Ships
SS I-4

Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Mugford
DD Case
DD Cummings

SS I-4 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Patterson
I-4 diving deep ....
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cummings fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Patterson fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Case fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 72,88, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Kashii

Allied Ships
ACM Colonel Harrison, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 17,000 yards
CL Kashii fires at ACM Colonel Harrison at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 13,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages ACM Colonel Harrison at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
ACM Colonel Harrison sunk by CL Kashii at 10,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
TK Iris, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

TK Iris is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 launches 2 torpedoes at TK Iris


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Jolo at 73,88, Range 16,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Kashii

Allied Ships
xAKL Escalante, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
xAKL Sarangami, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Taurus, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 16,000 yards
CL Kashii fires at xAKL Taurus at 16,000 yards
CL Kashii fires at xAKL Sarangami at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Taurus at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Escalante
CL Kashii engages xAKL Escalante at 12,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Escalante at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Taurus at 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Sarangami at 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Taurus at 9,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Escalante at 9,000 yards
Kojima, Hideo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Sarangami at 11,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Escalante at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Taurus at 19,000 yards
CL Kashii engages xAKL Escalante at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Eureka at 194,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-7

Allied Ships
xAKL Mauna Ala, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAKL Mauna Ala is sighted by SS I-7
SS I-7 attacking on the surface


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Morning Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 18

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cebu at 80,86

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Peary
DD Pope

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 15th Indian Brigade, at 49,73 (Alor Star)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 137/155th Field Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Indian Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on 8th New Chinese Corps, at 88,45 , near Kaifeng

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 28

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF Det with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gebe at 80,104

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamafuku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Ryujo-1 with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorong at 81,111

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N1 Kate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AVP Reiger, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Bintoehan, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 5 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF Det with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Davao at 79,91

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 4
G4M1 Betty x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Marblehead

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Davao at 79,91

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Stewart
CL Marblehead
DD Parrott
DD Barker

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gebe at 80,104

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 2
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinryu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Tainan Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
Ryujo-1 with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cebu at 80,86

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Sub attack near Oosthaven at 49,96

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
CL Mauritius
DD Vendetta
xAP Dominion Monarch
DD Jupiter
DD Isis

SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Mauritius
I-122 bottoming out ....
DD Jupiter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Isis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Singkawang (56,88)

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
DD Sagiri
DD Oshio
PB Nako Maru #2
AK Kaga Maru

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CA Chokai firing at Singkawang Base Force
DD Sagiri firing at Singkawang Base Force
DD Oshio firing at Singkawang Base Force
PB Nako Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Singkawang (56,88)

TF 18 troops unloading over beach at Singkawang, 56,88

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
12 troops of a SNLF HMG Section accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /2
15 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of I/81st Nav Gd
15 Support troops lost overboard during unload of II/124th Infantry Bn /2


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Pre-Invasion action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
TB Kasasagi
APD Aoi
xAKL Kembu Maru

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

TB Kasasagi fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kuching (58,88)

TF 105 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 58,88



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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2608 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 78

Defending force 2849 troops, 32 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 89

Japanese adjusted assault: 27

Allied adjusted defense: 21

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
175 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

Defending units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment


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Ground combat at Singkawang (56,88)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 967 troops, 5 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Defending force 6589 troops, 44 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 197

Assaulting units:
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
Singkawang Base Force

Defending units:
III/124th Infantry Battalion
II/124th Infantry Battalion
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
4th JNAF Coy
97th JAAF AF Bn


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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1258 troops, 5 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 43

Defending force 1237 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42

Assaulting units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force

Defending units:
I/124th Infantry Battalion


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2669 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 84

Defending force 3188 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

December 11, 1941

Allied Bases Lost

Singkawang, Kuching

Japanese Ships Lost

DD Satsuki (to a MTB bwahahahahahahahaha)

The Japanese Captured both Singkawang and Kuching. He has landed an air flotilla on Singkawang effectively ending any further evacuations from the Singapore area. I think I am going to lose most of a british air HQ that was not quick enough in loading at Singapore.

Forces are approaching Ambon which will fall quickly and I am guessing he moves toward Java. The Luzon area seems unmolested as expected.

I have over 250AV in Calcutta and over 500AV in Bombay. Madras is also reinforcing.

The thundering herd is moving towards Canervon. I have 4 surface task forces operating in the seas north of Australia trying to find openings to create further chaos. If I can distract him for a day or two it could save many ships. I am also loading troops from Koepang and Pamekassan for evacuation and I hope to get them all aboard and safely away.

He is making an appearance off of new guinea. I have a heavy cruiser going to make a raid to see if it can stir up his forces. This is a diversion as I have transports loading all the troops at Rabaul for evacuation. Also, I am about 1 day out from getting an evacuation fleet to Port Moresby. I am going to pull all the troops I can from these locations and put them on the continent of Australia. Horn island is also a target. The less units he gets to kill outright the lower his overall score. An AV is not out of the picture for NJP.

Sorry, no sexy pictures this time!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 11, 41
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Invasion Support action off Singkawang (56,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nako Maru #2
AK Kaga Maru

PB Nako Maru #2 fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
APD Aoi
TB Kasasagi

6" Mk V/VII Gun battery firing at APD Aoi


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,84, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuta
DD Yomogi, Shell hits 1, on fire
TB Otori

Allied Ships
AS Canopus, Shell hits 2
AO Pecos, Shell hits 5, on fire
xAK Si Kiang, Shell hits 4, on fire


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Si Kiang at 11,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AS Canopus at 10,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AS Canopus at 8,000 yards
TB Otori engages AO Pecos at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AS Canopus at 7,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 7,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages xAK Si Kiang at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages AS Canopus at 9,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 9,000 yards
TB Otori engages xAK Si Kiang at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
TB Otori engages AS Canopus at 10,000 yards
DD Tsuta engages xAK Si Kiang at 10,000 yards
Azukizawa, Sei orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Yomogi engages AS Canopus at 10,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 10,000 yards
DD Yomogi engages AO Pecos at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kagi at 85,64, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
MTB 7
MTB 8
MTB 9
MTB 10
MTB 11
MTB 12
MTB 26
MTB 27


Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 46% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Livingston U. gains tactical advantage
MTB 27 engages DD Nagatsuki at 2,000 yards
MTB 10 engages DD Nagatsuki at 2,000 yards
DD Satsuki sunk by MTB 27 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages MTB 27 at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Gebe at 81,104

Japanese Ships
CM Yaeyama
CM Itsukushima
xAK Teiryu Maru
PB Hakata Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 4 torpedoes at CM Yaeyama
Searaven diving deep ....
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 71,82, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
PG Isabel, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL Don Jose
xAKL Sagoland
xAKL Paz
xAKL Anakan, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAKL Bisayas, Shell hits 1
xAKL Corregidor
xAKL Dona Nati, Shell hits 1
xAKL Palawan, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAKL Compagnia Filipinas, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAKL Dos Hermanos, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Tomita, Sutezo crosses the 'T'
DD Harusame engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Palawan at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Bisayas at 11,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Paz at 11,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 11,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PG Isabel at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Palawan at 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 5,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Compagnia Filipinas at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PG Isabel at 6,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PG Isabel at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PG Isabel at 8,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages PG Isabel at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PG Isabel at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
PG Isabel sunk by DD Harusame at 9,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Dona Nati at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Dos Hermanos at 10,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Palawan at 10,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Lolobato at 80,103

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hitora Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

xAKL Hitora Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Hitora Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,93, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CL Isuzu
DD Oshio
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
AMc Rahman
AMc Jerantut
AMc Gemas


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Allied Local MineSweeping TF evades combat


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,94, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Shell hits 2
CL Isuzu
DD Oshio
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
CL Dragon, Shell hits 1
PG Herald
CM Kung Wo, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TK Mobilfuel, Shell hits 2, on fire
TK Pinna
TK Spirilla
TK British Judge, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CL Dragon engages CA Chokai at 11,000 yards
CA Chokai engages PG Herald at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages TK British Judge at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio engages TK Mobilfuel at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Dragon engages CA Chokai at 10,000 yards
DD Oshio engages TK British Judge at 10,000 yards
DD Michishio engages TK Mobilfuel at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Dragon at 9,000 yards
CL Dragon engages CL Isuzu at 9,000 yards
CL Dragon engages DD Michishio at 9,000 yards
CL Dragon engages DD Oshio at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Dragon at 7,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages PG Herald at 7,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CM Kung Wo at 7,000 yards
CL Dragon engages DD Oshio at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Dragon at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,94, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CL Isuzu
DD Oshio
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
xAK Demosthenes, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
xAK Wing Sang, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
xAP Hong Siang, Shell hits 22, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 11,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Chokai launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAP Hong Siang at 11,000 yards
CA Chokai launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Wing Sang at 11,000 yards
CA Chokai fires at xAK Demosthenes at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAP Hong Siang at 10,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAP Hong Siang at 10,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAK Demosthenes at 10,000 yards
DD Oshio engages xAK Demosthenes at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAP Hong Siang at 7,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAK Demosthenes at 7,000 yards
DD Oshio engages xAK Demosthenes at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAP Hong Siang at 3,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAK Demosthenes at 3,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAP Hong Siang at 3,000 yards
DD Oshio engages xAK Demosthenes at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAP Hong Siang at 2,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAK Demosthenes at 2,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAK Wing Sang at 2,000 yards
xAK Wing Sang sunk by CL Isuzu at 2,000 yards
DD Oshio engages xAK Demosthenes at 2,000 yards
xAK Demosthenes sunk by CA Chokai at 2,000 yards
xAP Hong Siang sunk by CA Chokai at 2,000 yards
xAP Hong Siang sunk by CA Chokai at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,94, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CL Isuzu
DD Oshio
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
TK British Judge, Shell hits 8, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 46% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 11,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CL Isuzu launches Long Lance Torpedoes at TK British Judge at 11,000 yards
DD Michishio fires at TK British Judge at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
TK British Judge sunk by CA Chokai at 9,000 yards
TK British Judge sunk by CA Chokai at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Sub attack near Kuching at 58,88

Japanese Ships
xAK Nojima Maru
DMS W-4

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin

SS Sculpin launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nojima Maru
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Namlea at 76,107

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Kuroshio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Hayashio
DD Natsushio

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark is sighted by escort
Shark diving deep ....
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Natsushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amatsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
SS Shark eludes ASW attack from DD Amatsukaze
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
xAP Hakusan Maru
xAK Aso Maru
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS KXV

SS KXV is sighted by escort
KXV bottoming out ....
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Guam (106,95)

Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru
AV Kiyokawa Maru
CM Tsugaru

PB Shuko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #6 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Guam (106,95)

TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 106,95

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

12 troops of a IJA HMG Section lost in surf during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /2
17 troops of a IJA Cavalry Squad lost in surf during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt
15 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt
15 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt
15 Engineers lost in surf during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /4
15 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /4


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Pre-Invasion action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DMS W-4
xAK Nojima Maru

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DMS W-4 fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kuching (58,88)

TF 98 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 58,88



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Invasion Support action off Guam (106,95)

Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru
AV Kiyokawa Maru
CM Tsugaru

PB Shuko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #6 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DMS W-4
xAK Nojima Maru

DMS W-4 fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kembu Maru, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD Aoi
AMc Wa 19

6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kembu Maru at 9,000 yards
AMc Wa 19 firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kembu Maru at 9,000 yards
AMc Wa 19 firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kembu Maru at 9,000 yards
AMc Wa 19 firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 71,86, Range 23,000 Yards

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

Allied Ships
xAKL Cetus

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Billiton at 52,92

Japanese Ships
SS I-156

Allied Ships
xAKL Nam Yong, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

xAKL Nam Yong is sighted by SS I-156
SS I-156 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Nam Yong


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Submarine attack near Gebe at 80,104

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

xAKL Higari Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 69,96, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yamakaze

Allied Ships
DM Thracian, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Nakahara, Giichiro crosses the 'T'
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 12,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 7,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 8,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
Powers, A.L. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 12,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DM Thracian at 7,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 18,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DM Thracian at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Donggala at 69,96, Range 17,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yamakaze

Allied Ships
xAK Ravnaas, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
xAK Governor Wright, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze fires at xAK Ravnaas at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 16,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 12,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Governor Wright at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Governor Wright at 9,000 yards
Nakahara, Giichiro orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Ravnaas at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Governor Wright at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages xAK Governor Wright at 18,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages xAK Governor Wright at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,93, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai
CL Isuzu
DD Oshio
DD Michishio

Allied Ships
xAKL Bust, Shell hits 11, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL Bust at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL Bust at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL Bust at 16,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAKL Bust at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL Bust at 14,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAKL Bust at 14,000 yards
DD Michishio engages xAKL Bust at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL Bust at 12,000 yards
xAKL Bust sunk by DD Michishio at 12,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,84, Range 23,000 Yards

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

Allied Ships
xAK Fatshan, Shell hits 2, heavy fires

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Fatshan at 24,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Lihue at 178,105

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Phelps
DD Shaw
DD Selfridge

SS I-9 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Phelps
I-9 diving deep ....
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Namlea at 76,107

Japanese Ships
xAK Yasukawa Maru
DMS W-8
TK Matsumoto Maru
AMc Kyo Maru #1
xAK Yamafuku Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Hasuna Maru
xAK Myoko Maru
PB Showa Maru #5
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

SS Porpoise launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Showa Maru #5 attacking submerged sub ....
SS Porpoise eludes PB Showa Maru #5 by diving deep
PB Showa Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Showa Maru #5 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
xAK Zyunyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAP Hakusan Maru
xAK Aso Maru
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS KXV, hits 1

SS KXV launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Zyunyo Maru
KXV bottoming out ....
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
xAKL Pahang, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
HDML Panji, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
HDML Panglima
HDML Pahalwan

Allied ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on 8th New Chinese Corps, at 87,45 , near Chengchow

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 83,55 , near Nanchang

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 7
Ki-51 Sonia x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kofiau at 78,107

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 1

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kyusyu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 300 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A5M4 Claude (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Lipis

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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ASW attack near Namlea at 76,107

Japanese Ships
DD Shiokaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at DD Shiokaze
Shark diving deep ....
DD Shiokaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Guam (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru

PB Shuko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #6 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops


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Pre-Invasion action off Singkawang (56,88)

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Naruto Maru #3
PB Sozan Maru
PB Eifuku Maru
xAK Yamakisan Maru
E Saga

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PB Naruto Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Sozan Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Eifuku Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Singkawang (56,88)

TF 43 troops unloading over beach at Singkawang, 56,88

15 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 22nd Air Flotilla


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Invasion Support action off Kuching (58,88)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAK Gosei Maru
xAK Meiten Maru
xAK Nojima Maru

6" Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAK Gosei Maru at 9,000 yards
xAK Gosei Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Meiten Maru fired at enemy troops
xAK Nojima Maru fired at enemy troops
6" Mk V/VII Gun battery firing at xAK Nojima Maru


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2476 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 68

Defending force 2800 troops, 31 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 15

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), fatigue(-), supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

Defending units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment


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Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1254 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 1818 troops, 8 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 43

Japanese adjusted assault: 36

Allied adjusted defense: 11

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1278 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 62 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
I/124th Infantry Battalion
91st Nav Gd /3

Defending units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force


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Ground combat at Singkawang (56,88)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6655 troops, 44 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 216

Defending force 1224 troops, 9 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Japanese adjusted assault: 124

Allied adjusted defense: 5

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Singkawang !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
482 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
III/124th Infantry Battalion
II/124th Infantry Battalion
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
33rd JAAF AF Coy
9th JAAF AF Coy
4th JNAF Coy
22nd Air Flotilla
4th JAAF AF Coy
97th JAAF AF Bn
85th JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
Singkawang Base Force


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2596 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 76

Defending force 3137 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

December 12, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Victoria Point, Guam, Kweiteh

NJP continues to solidify his hold on the Singkawang area. Air searches are now frequent in that part of the map. He has a small carrier force west of Ambon. Troops are amphibious landing on Ambon.

I have 4 surface task forces in the region and I expect some battles this coming turn. Hopefully I put a few more dings in his fleet.

Burma and Indochina are very quiet. There is some movement in China but mostly in the plains and not elsewhere. I expect that Palembang will be the next major target for the Japanese.

Other places are just waiting and building. I need to work on Russia one of these turns as NJP has proven he can attack and defeat them.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 12, 41
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ASW attack near Kofiau at 78,107

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
xAK Macassar Maru
xAK Kyusyu Maru
PB Hakata Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch launches 2 torpedoes at CM Itsukushima
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakata Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Guam (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru

PB Shuko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #6 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops


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Submarine attack near Kofiau at 79,106

Japanese Ships
xAKL Genmei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

xAKL Genmei Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Genmei Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Taytay at 74,80, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
xAKL Anakan, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
xAKL Palawan, Shell hits 20, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Palawan at 2,000 yards
xAKL Palawan sunk by DD Harusame at 2,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 2,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Anakan at 2,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 2,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 2,000 yards
DD Harusame engages xAKL Anakan at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Yudachi engages xAKL Anakan at 3,000 yards
xAKL Anakan sunk by DD Harusame at 3,000 yards
xAKL Anakan sunk by DD Harusame at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Rabaul at 107,126, Range 7,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta
DD Mutsuki
DD Kisaragi
DD Yayoi
DD Mochizuki

Allied Ships
xAK Centaur, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Johanne Justesen, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
344 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 35% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 7,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CL Tatsuta launches Torpedoes at xAK Johanne Justesen at 7,000 yards
CL Tenryu launches Torpedoes at xAK Johanne Justesen at 7,000 yards
DD Mochizuki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Johanne Justesen at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAK Johanne Justesen at 5,000 yards
CL Tenryu engages xAK Centaur at 5,000 yards
xAK Johanne Justesen sunk by DD Mutsuki at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages xAK Centaur at 2,000 yards
xAK Centaur sunk by DD Yayoi at 2,000 yards
xAK Centaur sunk by DD Yayoi at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,84, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
xAK Fatshan, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Rain with 35% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 35% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
CL Natori engages xAK Fatshan at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
xAK Fatshan sunk by CL Natori at 3,000 yards
xAK Fatshan sunk by CL Natori at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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ASW attack near Kuching at 58,88

Japanese Ships
xAK Kinkasan Maru
TB Kasasagi

Allied Ships
SS KXV, hits 4

SS KXV is sighted by escort
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kofiau at 78,107

Japanese Ships
xAKL Taiyu Maru, Shell hits 4, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

xAKL Taiyu Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking xAKL Taiyu Maru on the surface
Bacon, B.E. decides to submerge SS Pickerel due to damage


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Night Naval bombardment of Rabaul at 106,125

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu
DD Mochizuki
DD Yayoi
DD Kisaragi
DD Mutsuki

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 3

CL Tatsuta firing at Rabaul
CL Tenryu firing at Rabaul
DD Mochizuki firing at Rabaul
DD Yayoi firing at Rabaul
DD Kisaragi firing at Rabaul
DD Mutsuki firing at Rabaul


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamakisan Maru
xAK Sanura Maru
xAK Awazisan Maru
PB Naruto Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort
Sailfish bottoming out ....
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kofiau at 78,107

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinwa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shinwa Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shinwa Maru


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Pre-Invasion action off Ambon (76,109) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi, Shell hits 1
xAKL Kakyu Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Myoken Maru
PB Showa Maru #5
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1
PB Saiko Maru
PB Edo Maru
xAP Haruna Maru
CS Chitose

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CA Nachi firing at Ambon Defenses
Ambon Defenses firing at CA Nachi
150mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Kakyu Maru at 5,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Kakyu Maru
CA Nachi firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
PB Showa Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Showa Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Nichi Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fired at enemy guns
PB Saiko Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Myoken Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Edo Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Ambon (76,109)

TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Ambon, 76,109

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a IJA Inf Squad lost in surf during unload of Kimura Det
15 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Kimura Det
17 troops of a IJA Inf Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Kimura Det /3
17 troops of a IJA Inf Squad lost overboard during unload of Kimura Det /3
20 troops of a IJN Const Labor Sq lost in surf during unload of 1st Naval Const Bn /2
15 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Kimura Det /4


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Amphibious Assault at Manus (101,119)

TF 111 troops unloading over beach at Manus, 101,119



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Sub attack near Misool at 79,108

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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Sub attack near Misool at 79,108

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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Invasion Support action off Ambon (76,109)

18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAK Myoko Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Saiko Maru
CA Nachi
PB Showa Maru #5
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1
PB Myoken Maru
PB Edo Maru
xAP Haruna Maru
CS Chitose

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

150mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Myoko Maru at 5,000 yards
CA Nachi firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
PB Showa Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Showa Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Nichi Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Saiko Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Myoken Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Edo Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Sorong at 82,107, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze
DD Shiokaze

Allied Ships
PC Zeeman, Shell hits 14, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Naoi, Toshio crosses the 'T'
DD Suzukaze engages PC Zeeman at 19,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages PC Zeeman at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages PC Zeeman at 12,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PC Zeeman at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages PC Zeeman at 8,000 yards
DD Shiokaze engages PC Zeeman at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages PC Zeeman at 8,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages PC Zeeman at 8,000 yards
Voorhees M. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PC Zeeman sunk by DD Suzukaze at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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ASW attack near Kuching at 58,88

Japanese Ships
TB Kasasagi
xAK Hokko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Saury

SS Saury launches 2 torpedoes at TB Kasasagi
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kasasagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kangean at 59,104

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
xAKL Regulus

xAKL Regulus is sighted by SS I-121
SS I-121 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Regulus


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Sub attack near Misool at 79,108

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hitora Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven attacking xAKL Hitora Maru on the surface
SS Searaven low on gun ammo, Aylward, T.C. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 8 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
G3M2 Nell x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
HDML Panglima
HDML Pennigat, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manado at 75,99

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Peary
DD John D. Ford

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Toboali at 51,91

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G3M2 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
B-339D x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAP Ipoh

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on 8th New Chinese Corps, at 87,45 , near Chengchow

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Georgetown at 49,74

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AMc Medusa

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Toboali at 51,91

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G3M2 Nell x 3

Allied aircraft
B-339D x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAP Ipoh, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
757 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 44 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manado at 75,99

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N1 Kate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Pope
DD Peary
DD Pillsbury

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-43-Ia Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet



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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CL Jintsu
DD Shirakumo
DD Asashio
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Arashio

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 2

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort
Sailfish bottoming out ....
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Misool at 79,108

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru

Allied Ships
SS Searaven

SS Searaven attacking xAKL Higari Maru on the surface
SS Searaven low on gun ammo, Aylward, T.C. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Naval bombardment of Rabaul at 106,125

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu
DD Mochizuki
DD Yayoi
DD Kisaragi
DD Mutsuki

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

CL Tatsuta firing at Rabaul
CL Tenryu firing at Rabaul
DD Mochizuki firing at Rabaul
DD Yayoi firing at Rabaul
DD Kisaragi firing at Rabaul
DD Mutsuki firing at Rabaul


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Invasion Support action off Ambon (76,109)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Showa Maru #5
PB Showa Maru #3
PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1
PB Saiko Maru
PB Myoken Maru
PB Edo Maru
xAP Haruna Maru

PB Showa Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Showa Maru #3 fired at enemy guns
PB Nichi Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fired at enemy troops
PB Saiko Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Myoken Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Edo Maru fired at enemy troops


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Pre-Invasion action off Miri (64,87)

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
TB Hiyodori
PB Heiei Maru #7
APD Fuji

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

TB Hiyodori fired at enemy troops
PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Miri (64,87)

TF 120 troops unloading over beach at Miri, 64,87

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 15th Nav Gd
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of 8th JNAF Coy


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 32971 troops, 393 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 938

Defending force 8383 troops, 132 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 240

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 783

Allied adjusted defense: 353

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
952 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 92 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled

Allied ground losses:
698 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 13 (4 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Assaulting units:
66th Infantry Regiment
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
104th Division
38th Division
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
1st Middlesex Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress


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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11354 troops, 98 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 333

Defending force 1676 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42

Japanese adjusted assault: 448

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 112 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
923 casualties reported
Squads: 59 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
35th Division

Defending units:
8th New Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at 89,40 (near Taiyuan)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 29014 troops, 263 guns, 40 vehicles, Assault Value = 852

Defending force 6012 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127

Japanese adjusted assault: 602

Allied adjusted defense: 55

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
933 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 115 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled

Allied ground losses:
3364 casualties reported
Squads: 103 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 76 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
41st Division
37th Division
4th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
33rd Chinese Corps
7th Group Army


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Ground combat at Kweiteh (90,46)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11491 troops, 98 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 347

Defending force 2823 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese adjusted assault: 570

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 114 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweiteh !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1110 casualties reported
Squads: 80 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
32nd Division

Defending units:
51st Chinese Corps
69th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Guam (106,95)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6339 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 150

Defending force 507 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 67

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 67 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Guam !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
684 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
15th Base Force

Defending units:
102nd USN Stn Base Force


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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1374 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43

Defending force 272 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 43

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 43 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

Allied ground losses:
274 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
I./143rd Infantry Battalion

Defending units:
208th RAF Adv Base Force


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Ground combat at Ambon (76,109)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1756 troops, 21 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 55

Defending force 5596 troops, 54 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 140

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Molukken Garrison Battalion
Ambon Defenses
Ambon Base Force

Defending units:
Kimura Det
Kure 1st SNLF
1st Naval Construction Battalion


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2590 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 3153 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

If this is a new DBB scenario than the 2nd mvr band is not needed and is actually a frustrating experience. Also, if this is a new DBB scenario .. you will have your hands full

December 13, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Ambon, Miri

Lots of the Japanese navy dancing with subs. The CA Louisville picks off a few light cargo ships off of Manus.

The POW and CA Houston in a TF take on the CL Nagara and DD Yukikaze and sink the CL near Kendari.

NJP got in a few air attacks on some of my surface task forces including blowing up a few destroyers.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 13, 41
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Submarine attack near Kofiau at 78,107

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinwa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

xAK Shinwa Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shinwa Maru


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Invasion Support action off Miri (64,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Heiei Maru #7
APD Fuji

PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Rabaul at 107,126, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Tenryu
CL Tatsuta
DD Mutsuki
DD Kisaragi
DD Yayoi
DD Mochizuki

Allied Ships
xAP Macdhui, Shell hits 19, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 28% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages xAP Macdhui at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 4,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAP Macdhui at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Kisaragi engages xAP Macdhui at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 6,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages xAP Macdhui at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 7,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages xAP Macdhui at 8,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAP Macdhui at 8,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages xAP Macdhui at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAP Macdhui at 9,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages xAP Macdhui at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Tatsuta engages xAP Macdhui at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Mochizuki engages xAP Macdhui at 9,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Manado at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack

SS Skipjack launches 2 torpedoes at DD Asagumo
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
PB Naruto Maru #3
xAK Yamakisan Maru
xAK Koei Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXV

SS KXV launches 2 torpedoes at PB Naruto Maru #3
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Legaspi at 82,82

Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
SS Sargo, hits 4

SS Sargo is sighted by escort
Sargo bottoming out ....
DD Yudachi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yudachi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Kangean at 59,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards
DD Whipple

SS I-121 launches 2 torpedoes at DD John D. Edwards
I-121 diving deep ....
DD Whipple fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD John D. Edwards attacking submerged sub ....
DD John D. Edwards cannot establish contact with SS I-121
DD Whipple fails to find sub and abandons search
DD John D. Edwards fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD John D. Edwards attacking submerged sub ....
DD John D. Edwards fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD John D. Edwards fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-9, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan

SS I-9 is sighted by escort
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Monaghan cannot establish contact with SS I-9
SS I-9 eludes DD Monaghan by diving deep
DD Monaghan cannot establish contact with SS I-9
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Manus at 101,119, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaijo Maru #2, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
xAKL Tateyama Maru, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Louisville

Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 17% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAKL Tateyama Maru sunk by CA Louisville at 2,000 yards
CA Louisville engages xAKL Kaijo Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Kaijo Maru #2
xAKL Kaijo Maru #2 sunk by CA Louisville at 3,000 yards
xAKL Kaijo Maru #2 sunk by CA Louisville at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


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ASW attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge

SS I-5 is sighted by escort
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Tucker
DD Reid

SS I-9 is located by DD Patterson
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Amphibious Assault at Gasmata (103,127)

TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Gasmata, 103,127



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Amphibious Assault at Boela (80,110)

TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Boela, 80,110



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Invasion Support action off Miri (64,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Heiei Maru #7
APD Fuji

PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Phelps
DD Shaw
DD Selfridge

SS I-9 is located by DD Phelps
I-9 diving deep ....
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-9 eludes ASW attack from DD Selfridge
DD Selfridge loses contact with SS I-9
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Reid
DD Patterson
DD Tucker

SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Reid
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Miri (64,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Heiei Maru #7
APD Fuji

PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 54,88

Japanese Ships
CM Hatsutaka
xAK Ryujo Maru
xAK Asosan Maru
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS KXVIII, hits 2

SS KXVIII is sighted by escort
KXVIII bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #6 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonan Maru #6 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Singkawang at 54,88

Japanese Ships
xAP Brazil Maru
xAK Kisogawa Maru
xAK Ayato Maru
xAKL Kasui Maru
PB Shuko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS KXVIII

SS KXVIII launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Brazil Maru
KXVIII bottoming out ....
PB Shuko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shuko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shuko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shuko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shuko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Madjene at 64,102

Japanese Ships
SS I-158

Allied Ships
xAK Si Kiang, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Si Kiang is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Si Kiang


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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96

Japanese Ships
SS I-164

Allied Ships
xAP Perak, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

xAP Perak is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 attacking on the surface


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kendari at 70,106, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
E7K2 Alf: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Nagara, Shell hits 22, and is sunk
DD Yukikaze, Shell hits 5, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, Shell hits 1
CA Houston
CL Java, Shell hits 2
CL Tromp, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Vampire
DD Evertsen
DD Van Nes, Shell hits 1
DD Tenedos, Shell hits 2
DD Electra

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
CL Nagara launches Long Lance Torpedoes at BB Prince of Wales at 15,000 yards
DD Yukikaze launches Long Lance Torpedoes at CA Houston at 15,000 yards
CL Nagara launches Long Lance Torpedoes at CL Java at 15,000 yards
DD Yukikaze launches Long Lance Torpedoes at DD Tenedos at 15,000 yards
DD Yukikaze fires at DD Van Nes at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Yukikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Yukikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yukikaze at 8,000 yards
Morita A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 7,000 yards
CA Houston engages DD Yukikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Tenedos at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 11,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Electra at 11,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Yukikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Houston at 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 12,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Tenedos at 12,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 12,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Yukikaze at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Tenedos at 13,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Tromp at 13,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Tenedos engages DD Yukikaze at 13,000 yards
DD Van Nes engages DD Yukikaze at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 13,000 yards
Morita A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Houston at 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Tromp at 12,000 yards
CL Nagara engages DD Tenedos at 12,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yukikaze at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
CA Houston engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Tromp at 13,000 yards
CL Java engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 14,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yukikaze at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 14,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 14,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Nagara at 14,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Yukikaze at 14,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Tenedos at 14,000 yards
Morita A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 13,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
CA Houston engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Electra at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 13,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 13,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Houston at 13,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 10,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Tromp at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 10,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Tenedos at 10,000 yards
DD Vampire engages DD Yukikaze at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CA Houston at 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 6,000 yards
DD Tenedos engages DD Yukikaze at 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages DD Vampire at 6,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 6,000 yards
CL Tromp engages CL Nagara at 6,000 yards
CL Nagara engages CL Java at 6,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Electra at 6,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Vampire at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages CL Nagara at 11,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Evertsen at 11,000 yards
DD Vampire engages DD Yukikaze at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CL Nagara sunk by BB Prince of Wales at 16,000 yards
DD Electra engages DD Yukikaze at 16,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Van Nes at 16,000 yards
DD Evertsen engages DD Yukikaze at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Yukikaze at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Yukikaze at 28,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Santa Catalina Is at 223,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
DD Preston
DD Crane
DD Kennison
DD Talbot

SS I-19 is sighted by escort
DD Crane fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kennison fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Talbot fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
PC Tiger

SS I-5 launches 2 torpedoes at PC Tiger
I-5 diving deep ....
PC Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Merak at 48,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-156

Allied Ships
xAKL Lipis, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

xAKL Lipis is sighted by SS I-156
SS I-156 attacking xAKL Lipis on the surface
SS I-156 low on gun ammo, Fujiwara I. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Malacca at 49,81

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AMc Klias, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Swettenham at 48,79

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AMc Jarak, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 12
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N1 Kate x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 4 damaged
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CA Houston
BB Prince of Wales

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 83,55 , near Nanchang

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 7
Ki-51 Sonia x 5

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singkawang at 53,88

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26

Allied aircraft
Swordfish I x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ambon at 76,109

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
B5M1 Mabel x 5
B5N1 Kate x 8
B5N2 Kate x 4

Allied aircraft
B-339D x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
B5M1 Mabel: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B5N1 Kate: 1 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
DD Peary, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD John D. Ford
DD Pope
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5M1 Mabel bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Peary


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 12
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5N1 Kate x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Tromp, on fire
DD Evertsen
BB Prince of Wales, Bomb hits 3
DD Van Nes, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Massive explosion on DD Van Nes


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamakisan Maru
xAK Koei Maru
PB Naruto Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS KXV, hits 3

SS KXV is sighted by escort
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Madjene at 64,102

Japanese Ships
SS I-158

Allied Ships
xAK Si Kiang, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Si Kiang is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 2 torpedoes


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Amphibious Assault at Rabaul (106,125)

TF 149 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 106,125

15 Aviation Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2nd JNAF AF Unit


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Ground combat at 83,55 (near Nanchang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12447 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 363

Defending force 6966 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 186

Japanese adjusted assault: 240

Allied adjusted defense: 179

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
321 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
3rd New Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 32114 troops, 393 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 861

Defending force 7815 troops, 128 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 172

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 421

Allied adjusted defense: 221

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
615 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
610 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
38th Division
66th Infantry Regiment
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
104th Division
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
1st Middlesex Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress


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Ground combat at Ambon (76,109)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4683 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 143

Defending force 2197 troops, 31 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Japanese adjusted assault: 79

Allied adjusted defense: 25

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ambon !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 2 destroyed
B-339D: 2 destroyed
PBY-5 Catalina: 2 destroyed
Hudson I: 3 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
2790 casualties reported
Squads: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 134 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 35 (35 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Assaulting units:
Kimura Det
Kure 1st SNLF
1st Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
Molukken Garrison Battalion
Ambon Defenses
Ambon Base Force


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Ground combat at Miri (64,87)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2464 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 72

Defending force 247 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 32

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit
8th JNAF Coy

Defending units:
100th RN Base Force


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2598 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 3193 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 64

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion

December 14, 1941

Allied Bases Captured

Hong Kong, Boela, Shortlands

Allied Warships Sunk

DD Pillsbury, DD Pope

Japanese Warships Sunk

CVE Taiyo??



Tokyo Rose said that the Japanese sunk a battleship, 2 carriers, and numerous cruisers and destroyers but what does she know??

This was an exciting turn for the Allies.

CA Louisville danced in the moonlight with a Japanese surface task force each trading a few blows.

The CVE Taiyo takes a torpedo near Obi (near Ambon) and is reported sunk but my opponent was talking about hoping the pumps did not fail so.... I am not sure. Those CVE's are pretty fragile though...

One of my light cruiser fleets tangled with one of his and got the upper hand setting the CL Kiso on fire. The CL Boise took 4 hits in return.

A pair of his destroyers caught up with 6 light cargo ships near Balikpapan and wasted a ridiculous amount of ammunition sinking 5 of them outright.

The pillsbury was beaten into dough and the pope was de-popeified by a couple japanese heavy cruisers and escorts. Yuk yuk yuk...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 14, 41
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ASW attack near Manado at 76,99

Japanese Ships
DD Asakaze

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack

SS Skipjack launches 2 torpedoes at DD Asakaze
Skipjack diving deep ....
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Gasmata at 103,128, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, Shell hits 1
DD Oite
DD Hayate
PB Fukui Maru
PB Hakkaisan Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Ikunta Maru, Shell hits 1
PB Kaikei Maru
PB Kaiun Maru
AMC Kinryu Maru
AMC Kongo Maru

Allied Ships
CA Louisville, Shell hits 2

Reduced sighting due to 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 17% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
CA Louisville engages CL Yubari at 5,000 yards
CA Louisville engages PB Ikunta Maru at 5,000 yards
CA Louisville engages PB Hakkaisan Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA Louisville engages CL Yubari at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
CA Louisville engages CL Yubari at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CL Yubari engages CA Louisville at 2,000 yards
CA Louisville engages PB Kaikei Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Louisville engages PB Ikunta Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Louisville engages CL Yubari at 2,000 yards
DD Oite engages CA Louisville at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Reid
DD Patterson
DD Tucker

SS I-5 is located by DD Reid
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Tucker fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88

Japanese Ships
PB Shonon Maru #10

Allied Ships
SS KXV

SS KXV is sighted by escort
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Pamekasan at 58,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
xAKL Kolambugan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAKL Kolambugan is sighted by SS I-121
SS I-121 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Kolambugan


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Sub attack near Bara at 75,106

Japanese Ships
CVE Taiyo, Torpedo hits 1
DD Kuroshio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Hayashio
DD Natsushio

Allied Ships
SS Perch

SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Taiyo
Perch diving deep ....
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Natsushio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amatsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio is out of ASW ammo
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayashio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Obi at 76,106, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVE Taiyo
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 2
DD Pillsbury
DD Pope, Shell hits 2, on fire

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 17% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Pope at 2,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Pillsbury at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CA Haguro at 2,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Oyashio at 2,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD John D. Ford at 2,000 yards
DD Pope engages CVL Ryujo at 2,000 yards
CA Haguro engages DD Pope at 2,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Hatsukaze at 2,000 yards
DD Kuroshio engages DD Pope at 2,000 yards
DD Pillsbury engages DD Oyashio at 2,000 yards
DD Oyashio engages DD John D. Ford at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Oyashio engages DD Pope at 4,000 yards
DD Pope engages CVE Taiyo at 4,000 yards
CA Haguro engages DD Pope at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Pope engages DD Oyashio at 6,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Pillsbury at 6,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balikpapan at 65,100, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Kamikaze

Allied Ships
CL De Ruyter
CL Boise, Shell hits 4
DD Piet Hein
DD Kortenaer
DD Witte de With
DD Banckert
DD Van Ghent

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 17% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
CL Kiso launches Torpedoes at CL Boise at 2,000 yards
DD Kamikaze launches Torpedoes at CL Boise at 2,000 yards
DD Kamikaze fires at DD Kortenaer at 2,000 yards
CL Kiso engages CL Boise at 2,000 yards
DD Kamikaze engages DD Kortenaer at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL Boise engages CL Kiso at 6,000 yards
CL De Ruyter engages DD Kamikaze at 6,000 yards
DD Kamikaze engages DD Kortenaer at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Miri at 64,87

Japanese Ships
TB Hiyodori
xAKL Sasago Maru
PB Heiei Maru #7

Allied Ships
SS Spearfish

SS Spearfish launches 4 torpedoes at TB Hiyodori
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Heiei Maru #7 fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hiyodori fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Balikpapan at 65,100

Japanese Ships
SS I-123

Allied Ships
xAKL Cetus, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL Cetus is sighted by SS I-123
SS I-123 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Pamekasan at 58,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-121

Allied Ships
xAP Elcano, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAP Elcano is sighted by SS I-121
SS I-121 attacking on the surface


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Sub attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Tucker
DD Reid

SS I-5 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Patterson
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Tucker fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-5 eludes DD Reid by diving deep
DD Reid loses contact with SS I-5
DD Reid cannot reach attack position over SS I-5
DD Reid cannot establish contact with SS I-5
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Mugford

SS I-9 is located by DD Blue
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lihue at 179,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan

SS I-5 is sighted by escort
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi (114,137)

TF 15 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 114,137



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Amphibious Assault at Kudat (69,86)

TF 94 troops unloading over beach at Kudat, 69,86

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a IJA Inf Squad lost in surf during unload of II./143rd Infantry Bn


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Amphibious Assault at Shortlands (110,132)

TF 114 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 110,132

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of II/66th Nav Gd /1


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Pre-Invasion action off Brunei (65,87)

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
TB Hayabusa
APD Hagi
xAK Meiyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

TB Hayabusa fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Brunei (65,87)

TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 65,87

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of 16th Nav Gd
15 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 16th Nav Gd


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Submarine attack near Bara at 74,106

Japanese Ships
xAK Teiryu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Teiryu Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Teiryu Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balikpapan at 65,100, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma

Allied Ships
xAKL Don Jose, Shell hits 38, and is sunk
xAKL Sagoland, Shell hits 34, and is sunk
xAKL Paz, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
xAKL Bisayas, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Corregidor, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAKL Dona Nati, Shell hits 28, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 3,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Dona Nati at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Sagoland at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Dona Nati at 2,000 yards
xAKL Dona Nati sunk by DD Ikazuchi at 2,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages xAKL Paz at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Sagoland at 2,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages xAKL Sagoland at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Sagoland at 2,000 yards
xAKL Sagoland sunk by DD Ikazuchi at 2,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages xAKL Don Jose at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Don Jose at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Bisayas at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Don Jose at 2,000 yards
xAKL Don Jose sunk by DD Ikazuchi at 2,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages xAKL Paz at 2,000 yards
Handa H. orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Ikazuchi engages xAKL Corregidor at 2,000 yards
xAKL Bisayas sunk by DD Ikazuchi at 2,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Paz at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Paz at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages xAKL Corregidor at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Tambelan-eilanden at 53,91

Japanese Ships
TB Kari
xAK Nissyu Maru
xAK Tatutaki Maru
xAKL Yoshinogawa Maru
DD Yugiri
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort
Sailfish bottoming out ....
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Obi at 76,106, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
xAK Kyusyu Maru
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Nanrei Maru
CM Yaeyama, Shell hits 9, heavy fires

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Binford, T.H. crosses the 'T'
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Taifuku Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Itsukushima at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Taifuku Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Itsukushima at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Taifuku Maru at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Itsukushima at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Itsukushima at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Taifuku Maru at 3,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Kyusyu Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages CM Yaeyama at 2,000 yards
DD John D. Ford engages xAK Kyusyu Maru at 2,000 yards
Binford, T.H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Obi at 76,105, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CA Ashigara, Shell hits 1
CL Kuma
DD Asakaze

Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Pope, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Ichimiya, Yoshiyuki crosses the 'T'
CA Maya engages DD Pope at 4,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Pope at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Pope sunk by CA Ashigara at 3,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages DD Pillsbury at 3,000 yards
DD Pillsbury engages DD Asakaze at 3,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Pillsbury at 3,000 yards
DD Pillsbury sunk by CA Maya at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Boela at 80,110

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 1

xAKL Higari Maru is sighted by SS Salmon
SS Salmon attacking xAKL Higari Maru on the surface
SS Salmon low on gun ammo, McKinney, E.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Submarine attack near Boela at 80,110

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Salmon

xAKL Higari Maru is sighted by SS Salmon
SS Salmon launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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Submarine attack near Late Island at 139,165

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
xAK Portmar, Shell hits 20, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAK Portmar is sighted by SS I-20
SS I-20 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Boela at 80,110

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Salmon

xAKL Higari Maru is sighted by SS Salmon
SS Salmon launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 54,53

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 21
Buffalo I x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (6 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
AVG/1st Sqn with H81-A3 (7 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ternate at 76,103

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD John D. Ford


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Morning Air attack on 93rd Chinese Corps, at 87,43 (Loyang)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 80th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 93rd Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Billiton at 53,94

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
LSD Shinshu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x 139WH-3 bombing from 15000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 300 kg SAP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Georgetown at 49,74

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 4
G3M2 Nell x 18

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AMc Medusa

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Palembang at 48,91

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 8

Allied aircraft
B-339D x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 83,55 , near Nanchang

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 4

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Billiton at 52,95

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Billiton at 52,95

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
Swordfish I x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Swordfish I: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Yamada Det S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes



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Submarine attack near Boela at 80,110

Japanese Ships
xAKL Higari Maru, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Permit

xAKL Higari Maru is sighted by SS Permit
SS Permit launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Higari Maru


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-9

Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan

SS I-9 is located by DD Aylwin
I-9 diving deep ....
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Monaghan loses contact with SS I-9
DD Monaghan loses contact with SS I-9
DD Monaghan cannot reach attack position over SS I-9
DD Monaghan cannot reach attack position over SS I-9
SS I-9 eludes DD Monaghan by diving deep
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at 83,55 (near Nanchang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12271 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 346

Defending force 6662 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 144

Japanese adjusted assault: 332

Allied adjusted defense: 75

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
305 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
862 casualties reported
Squads: 71 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 62 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 6 (5 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
3rd New Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 31577 troops, 392 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 804

Defending force 7449 troops, 124 guns, 72 vehicles, Assault Value = 163

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 508

Allied adjusted defense: 209

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
738 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
7715 casualties reported
Squads: 237 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 331 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 166 (166 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 83 (83 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6

Assaulting units:
19th Ind Engineer Regiment
66th Infantry Regiment
38th Division
104th Division
20th Ind Engineer Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
1st Middlesex Battalion
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress


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Ground combat at Rabaul (106,125)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 420 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 9

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
2nd Indpt SNLF Coy
2nd JNAF AF Unit


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Ground combat at Boela (80,110)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 320 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 5

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Boela !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
1st JNAF Coy


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Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2604 troops, 13 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 76

Defending force 3253 troops, 47 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 72

Assaulting units:
22nd Indian Brigade
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
20th AA Regiment
5th Field Construction Battalion


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Ground combat at Shortlands (110,132)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 172 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 12

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
II/66th Nav Gd /2