Well here we go again, and once more Strawb gets maximum luck with the historical first turn (no multiple attempts I assure you) as every bomb at Pearl seems to go straight down the funnel of a battlewagon and 5 (five) are sunk in Pearl. The PoW also goes down off Singapore making 6 BBs in turn 1. (See attached).
147 aircraft destroyed at Pearl, 50 at Clark. A slightly picky IJN commander wishes a few bombs had gone on APs at Pearl to slow down US troop reinforcements to Johnston Island (or er.. where ever IJN may be attacking next...)
Elsewhere usual landings and bases seized - Guam, Tarawa, Miri, first landings on Phillipines etc etc.
IJN can see one of the US CV TFs at sea but now trying to second guess where it is going to to ambush it. Little chance I suspect.
Over to Hans at CINCPAC..
Day of Infamy Take 47 - a v3.2 PBEM Hans vs Strawb
Day of Infamy Take 47 - a v3.2 PBEM Hans vs Strawb
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
It gets worse..
I know it is Hans turn but I need to take my glories where I can before B29/Essex time.
Turn 2 Tokyo Rose Flash - IJNAF and IJAAF crews celebrate sinking the super carrier Langley off the Philippines. Elsewhere some navy pilots sank some tug called Hexington or Lexington or something off Midway... - End Flash .
Yes, 1 down 2 to go on the great CV hunt. Hans seemed to have read his SigInt too well and boldy stepped into interfere before he put his CVs in one group. IJN got first strike and it was all over.
Singapore now in sight of 25th army but we think Hans snuck out some troops first. Troops fighting for Rangoon. All of Borneo pretty much Japanese. Manila taken, killing Asiatic fleet and SoWPac in process. Bombardment of Batavia caught B17s on ground who escaped Clark Field.
Japanese have seized Kandari, Jitra and Palembang and the G3/G4 crews rapidly moved in there are on alert to sweep up any escaping allied shipping.
No other Japanese landings reported.
Turn 2 Tokyo Rose Flash - IJNAF and IJAAF crews celebrate sinking the super carrier Langley off the Philippines. Elsewhere some navy pilots sank some tug called Hexington or Lexington or something off Midway... - End Flash .
Yes, 1 down 2 to go on the great CV hunt. Hans seemed to have read his SigInt too well and boldy stepped into interfere before he put his CVs in one group. IJN got first strike and it was all over.
Singapore now in sight of 25th army but we think Hans snuck out some troops first. Troops fighting for Rangoon. All of Borneo pretty much Japanese. Manila taken, killing Asiatic fleet and SoWPac in process. Bombardment of Batavia caught B17s on ground who escaped Clark Field.
Japanese have seized Kandari, Jitra and Palembang and the G3/G4 crews rapidly moved in there are on alert to sweep up any escaping allied shipping.
No other Japanese landings reported.
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
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Being kind of rough on Hans, aren't you? If the SW Pacific headquarters is gone, was MacArthur captured? (If he was, that releases Hans from some of the "house rule" limitations.)
Civil war? What does that mean? Is there any foreign war? Isn't every war fought between men, between brothers?
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Washington Post (Turn 2)
Sources in CINPAC today confirmed the sinking of 6 BB in the Pacific as stated in a Tokyo newspaper a week ago.
However, a spokesman In London denies that british
vessels should have been sunk during the naval action, as described in the article.
Also, it is confirmed that Lt. General D. Macarthur has been reported MIA after skirmish actions in and around Manila.
In addition it is anounced that as a result of the disaster at Pearl Harbour, and the inkompetent leadership, which
caused the sinking of Lexington, Admiral H. Kimmel has been reassigned and replaced with Admiral C. Nimitz
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Being kind of rough on Hans, aren't you?
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You can say that again.
Loosing the lady Lex was hard to swallow. My neighbours learned a few new phrases of the kind they cannot repeat to their children
)
Anyway it was my own fault. I gave the TF the same destination and base, react=0, but forgot that a TF at sea with it's destination=base makes the taskforce stationary until the return phase. Thus the Japanese carriers moved in on them and....scratch one flattop.
That Strawb made a brilliant move is of course also a part of it.
Washington Post (Turn 2)
Sources in CINPAC today confirmed the sinking of 6 BB in the Pacific as stated in a Tokyo newspaper a week ago.
However, a spokesman In London denies that british
vessels should have been sunk during the naval action, as described in the article.
Also, it is confirmed that Lt. General D. Macarthur has been reported MIA after skirmish actions in and around Manila.
In addition it is anounced that as a result of the disaster at Pearl Harbour, and the inkompetent leadership, which
caused the sinking of Lexington, Admiral H. Kimmel has been reassigned and replaced with Admiral C. Nimitz
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Being kind of rough on Hans, aren't you?
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You can say that again.
Loosing the lady Lex was hard to swallow. My neighbours learned a few new phrases of the kind they cannot repeat to their children
)Anyway it was my own fault. I gave the TF the same destination and base, react=0, but forgot that a TF at sea with it's destination=base makes the taskforce stationary until the return phase. Thus the Japanese carriers moved in on them and....scratch one flattop.
That Strawb made a brilliant move is of course also a part of it.
Henhute6 has done a great job in reducing my surface and carrier fleet. From all this I have come to the firm conclusion that a former life of playing the AI can really make ones game play soft. BTW, an aggressive AI doesn't necessarily make it smarter...
I lost my South Pacific Headquarters on Espritu Santo (& Halsey to boot) to two Japanese Divisions. I had one relatively entrenched US division & one engineer on the well supplied (HQ) base defending. Quite a contrast to a NZ brigade of mine, which managed to hold out for a couple of turns against a far stronger attacking force at Fiji a month previous.
Still, you've got to laugh
I lost my South Pacific Headquarters on Espritu Santo (& Halsey to boot) to two Japanese Divisions. I had one relatively entrenched US division & one engineer on the well supplied (HQ) base defending. Quite a contrast to a NZ brigade of mine, which managed to hold out for a couple of turns against a far stronger attacking force at Fiji a month previous.
Still, you've got to laugh
impressive beginning
it takes a lot of strong will for Allied human player to keep playing the first two years of full campaign.
Don't give up Hans !
Don't give up Hans !
the more You play - the less You understand ... :p
For Capt Harlock
My dear Capt re HQ restrictions - I agree but hans and I agreed at a start to ignore 'political' restrictions and use only 'techie' house rules eg amphib capacity, which aircraft on CVEs etc etc.
I think we should be allowed to play as very very hard nosed Cin Cs and sack/move/ignore commanders. Churchill certainly did!
Either way I think killing MacA is doing the US a favour (duck...)
I think we should be allowed to play as very very hard nosed Cin Cs and sack/move/ignore commanders. Churchill certainly did!
Either way I think killing MacA is doing the US a favour (duck...)
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
Some good news for allies
Allied airforces damaged and chased off Japanese invaison forces heading for Batavia and another unrevealed Java base. Those Martin bombers are the early war ace for the allies I reckon as this is second 3.2 game where they cause problems. Top work by Hans.
Otherwise usual all pain, no gain for Hans - hang on in there, it will just make me over confident and boom will go my fleet.
Midway is Japanese as is Canton Island. The latter saw a dead heat between both side's Transport fleets but the US was driven of by excellent cruiser work from IJN, backed up by CVs. (see attached). Allied TFs had better RUN, RUN, from around there as ole' Ma Betty has taken up residence.
Rapid forward basing in Indonesia and and Java bases of cruiser TFs on reaction and G3/G4 on NI did a resonable job of sweeping up TFs escaping the Phillipines/Malaya bag but at least one decent sized transport TF, presumably evacuating Singapore got off lightly from a 30+ G3M strike. More troops to fight for India (sigh). Sunk table attached.
Otherwise usual IJA landings on SE New Guinea, Rangoon taken, Clark Field and Bataan still hold in Philipines together with few outlying islands - IJA using absolute minimum force there to give max forces for all the other wacky/risky/bold operations.
Maps and more in few turns once Japanese CoProsSphere in place (unless Hans catches and sinks my CV striking force on some over confident task!).
S
Otherwise usual all pain, no gain for Hans - hang on in there, it will just make me over confident and boom will go my fleet.
Midway is Japanese as is Canton Island. The latter saw a dead heat between both side's Transport fleets but the US was driven of by excellent cruiser work from IJN, backed up by CVs. (see attached). Allied TFs had better RUN, RUN, from around there as ole' Ma Betty has taken up residence.
Rapid forward basing in Indonesia and and Java bases of cruiser TFs on reaction and G3/G4 on NI did a resonable job of sweeping up TFs escaping the Phillipines/Malaya bag but at least one decent sized transport TF, presumably evacuating Singapore got off lightly from a 30+ G3M strike. More troops to fight for India (sigh). Sunk table attached.
Otherwise usual IJA landings on SE New Guinea, Rangoon taken, Clark Field and Bataan still hold in Philipines together with few outlying islands - IJA using absolute minimum force there to give max forces for all the other wacky/risky/bold operations.
Maps and more in few turns once Japanese CoProsSphere in place (unless Hans catches and sinks my CV striking force on some over confident task!).
S
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
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Re: impressive beginning
Originally posted by deVada
it takes a lot of strong will for Allied human player to keep playing the first two years of full campaign.
Don't give up Hans !
I guess it makes it a little easier to handle the frustrations, if you realize that, when playing as allied, the first year (at least) is a struggle for survival.
Actually it was true for the US navy until Midway. So I'll just sit and wait for my golden oportunity.
Until then I'll use the hit-and-run tactic. Strawb hitting, me running.
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Washington Post (Turn 3)
Washington Post
December 21. 1941
Early this morning the ministry of defense has published a Comprehensive report concerning the current situation in the Pacific.
The Japanese forces have made a notable advance in the Pacific Ocean for the last 3 weeks. Their use off combined air and naval forces has caused heavy casualties on Allied forces in the region.
India/Burma:
Japanese forces have captured Rangoon. Thereby forcing the British forces to retreat to Akyab.
In the Indian Ocean the IJN bombarded Andaman Island. An invasion here seems almost certain.
The situation in this theater must be characterized as unstable.
China
The garrison in Hong Kong has surrendered. Further north the Japanese army has moved in on Changsa and Nanning, but apart from a bombing raid on Changsa, no fighting has taken place.
The Philippines
Clarkfield is still held by US forces. During the last week Japanese planes have conducted several raids on defenses and depots
In addition, amphibious forces captured Leyte
Malaya
Combined British and Australian forces have brought Japanese advance towards Singapore to a halt at Kuala Lumpur. It is assumed they are low on supplies, as they have made no attempt to attack the defenders.
Sumatra
Oosthaven is still on Dutch hands. A Japanese division outside the city is surprisingly passive
Java
Despite heavy naval bombardment on airfields at Batavia, Allied air forces repulsed IJN amphibious forces. Also a TF, which is believed to have targeted Bali, was driven off
1 AP and a CL was sunk during these actions
A third IJN amphibious force succeeded in landing a regiment on Timor. The Australian battalion stationed here, retreated to the jungle.
New Guinea
Nadang and Lae fell to Japanese amphibious forces and at present time, a division is heading for the Kokoda trail
Central Pacific
Midway seized by Japanese forces after a short skirmish action.
At Palmyra a BB group bombarded installations on the island
South Pacific
At Canton Island Vice Admiral Glassford’s transport TF was surprised by a similar IJN force. After a heavy night action, Glassford withdrew. The following day a IJN Carrier group showed up, and attacked the retreating American ships.
Allied losses during the 24 hours of action were: 1 DD, 1 AP and 1 MCS
Estimated Japanese losses are: 1 CA sunk while 2 were heavily damaged.
December 21. 1941
Early this morning the ministry of defense has published a Comprehensive report concerning the current situation in the Pacific.
The Japanese forces have made a notable advance in the Pacific Ocean for the last 3 weeks. Their use off combined air and naval forces has caused heavy casualties on Allied forces in the region.
India/Burma:
Japanese forces have captured Rangoon. Thereby forcing the British forces to retreat to Akyab.
In the Indian Ocean the IJN bombarded Andaman Island. An invasion here seems almost certain.
The situation in this theater must be characterized as unstable.
China
The garrison in Hong Kong has surrendered. Further north the Japanese army has moved in on Changsa and Nanning, but apart from a bombing raid on Changsa, no fighting has taken place.
The Philippines
Clarkfield is still held by US forces. During the last week Japanese planes have conducted several raids on defenses and depots
In addition, amphibious forces captured Leyte
Malaya
Combined British and Australian forces have brought Japanese advance towards Singapore to a halt at Kuala Lumpur. It is assumed they are low on supplies, as they have made no attempt to attack the defenders.
Sumatra
Oosthaven is still on Dutch hands. A Japanese division outside the city is surprisingly passive
Java
Despite heavy naval bombardment on airfields at Batavia, Allied air forces repulsed IJN amphibious forces. Also a TF, which is believed to have targeted Bali, was driven off
1 AP and a CL was sunk during these actions
A third IJN amphibious force succeeded in landing a regiment on Timor. The Australian battalion stationed here, retreated to the jungle.
New Guinea
Nadang and Lae fell to Japanese amphibious forces and at present time, a division is heading for the Kokoda trail
Central Pacific
Midway seized by Japanese forces after a short skirmish action.
At Palmyra a BB group bombarded installations on the island
South Pacific
At Canton Island Vice Admiral Glassford’s transport TF was surprised by a similar IJN force. After a heavy night action, Glassford withdrew. The following day a IJN Carrier group showed up, and attacked the retreating American ships.
Allied losses during the 24 hours of action were: 1 DD, 1 AP and 1 MCS
Estimated Japanese losses are: 1 CA sunk while 2 were heavily damaged.
a hard nut to crack ...
Hans !
Strenghten all Hawaii isles ...
Do not allow Japs to take Kauai !!!
At all cost.
Transfer all of Your SBD squadrons to these islands.
Good that smart allied leader can harass such early Japanese attack in this area ...
Strenghten all Hawaii isles ...
Do not allow Japs to take Kauai !!!
At all cost.
Transfer all of Your SBD squadrons to these islands.
Good that smart allied leader can harass such early Japanese attack in this area ...
the more You play - the less You understand ... :p
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Re: a hard nut to crack ...
Originally posted by deVada
Hans !
Strenghten all Hawaii isles ...
Do not allow Japs to take Kauai !!!
At all cost.
Transfer all of Your SBD squadrons to these islands.
Good that smart allied leader can harass such early Japanese attack in this area ...
My thoughts exactly!
Time to pull up boot laces
as shoestring offensive breaks!
Yes all above horribly true... No need for advice thank you Mr D, Hans is taking advantage of my rashness enough and is using his SigInt too well. As someone else said, lots of games vs the AI make you very DUMB for Pbem
My landings bounced off Bali and Batavia (those bloody Martins!) and a real long shot go at Palmyra bounced off the Marine btn (messed up my bombardment TF orders).
Took Anadaman islands BUT only after my 2xCA 4xDD covering force has some bump and grind with Ramilles and a couple of sisters. For once the long lances failed and my two CAs are gone. Impatient me, for next turn my support TF could have been 2xKongos 5xCAs seveal CLs and lots of DDs. He ho on to Calcutta..
I think I am overly concious of the ticking 'Essex' arrival clock and want to get as far as fast possible, and build my set of level four ABs to run the G4s from , from before I put the CV TF on to reaction rather than active action.
Time to start developing one two proper operations and stop the shot gun - Hans is too smart for that now.
Yes all above horribly true... No need for advice thank you Mr D, Hans is taking advantage of my rashness enough and is using his SigInt too well. As someone else said, lots of games vs the AI make you very DUMB for Pbem
My landings bounced off Bali and Batavia (those bloody Martins!) and a real long shot go at Palmyra bounced off the Marine btn (messed up my bombardment TF orders).
Took Anadaman islands BUT only after my 2xCA 4xDD covering force has some bump and grind with Ramilles and a couple of sisters. For once the long lances failed and my two CAs are gone. Impatient me, for next turn my support TF could have been 2xKongos 5xCAs seveal CLs and lots of DDs. He ho on to Calcutta..
I think I am overly concious of the ticking 'Essex' arrival clock and want to get as far as fast possible, and build my set of level four ABs to run the G4s from , from before I put the CV TF on to reaction rather than active action.
Time to start developing one two proper operations and stop the shot gun - Hans is too smart for that now.
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
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Washington Post (turn 4)
Washington Post
December 28. 1941
--FLASH--
Disaster in Burma
An attempt to cut of the Japanese supply line to Akyab was made last week. According to intelligence sources all Japanese units left Rangoon in an advance further north, leaving 60+ G4M unguarded. A British colonial force was immediately dispatched from Mandalay, Only to walk directly into a major IJA force. After taking heavy losses, the British divisions fled back to Mandalay.
Consequently, Lt. General Pownall has ordered a general evacuation of Calcutta.
A rumor has it that the person behind this particular intelligence report is now writing about local stuff, for a woman magazine somewhere in Nebraska.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
IJN commence Solomon campaign
Japanese forces landed on Guardalcanal and seized the island last Tuesday. Seen in combination with their efforts in the Central Pacific, it seems as if they have committed notable resources into an attempt to cut off the supply line between US and Australia.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Determined US Marines
The long time expected assault on wake came last week. A Bn sized Japanese amphibious force was landed, strongly supported by a BB group bombarding the island.
Nevertheless the Marines garrisoned on the island held, killing some 320 enemies.
A similar attempt was made on Palmyra, with the same result. A high-ranking official in CINPAC says
Quote – we expect more actions like these all over the central Pacific in a very near future, it seems certain that Tojo want the islands west of Pearl – end Quote
--END FLASH--
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RUMORS…RUMORS…RUMORS…RUMORS…RUMORS…RUMORS
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Rumors has it:
Allied carrier forces, commanded by Halsey, are preparing for action in the Java Sea
A reliable source in CINPAC confirms that 2 of the sunken BB at Pearl Harbour have been raised.
A large number of Subs are now operating in the Sea of Japan.
An invasion of the Kurile Islands is Forthcoming.
December 28. 1941
--FLASH--
Disaster in Burma
An attempt to cut of the Japanese supply line to Akyab was made last week. According to intelligence sources all Japanese units left Rangoon in an advance further north, leaving 60+ G4M unguarded. A British colonial force was immediately dispatched from Mandalay, Only to walk directly into a major IJA force. After taking heavy losses, the British divisions fled back to Mandalay.
Consequently, Lt. General Pownall has ordered a general evacuation of Calcutta.
A rumor has it that the person behind this particular intelligence report is now writing about local stuff, for a woman magazine somewhere in Nebraska.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
IJN commence Solomon campaign
Japanese forces landed on Guardalcanal and seized the island last Tuesday. Seen in combination with their efforts in the Central Pacific, it seems as if they have committed notable resources into an attempt to cut off the supply line between US and Australia.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Determined US Marines
The long time expected assault on wake came last week. A Bn sized Japanese amphibious force was landed, strongly supported by a BB group bombarding the island.
Nevertheless the Marines garrisoned on the island held, killing some 320 enemies.
A similar attempt was made on Palmyra, with the same result. A high-ranking official in CINPAC says
Quote – we expect more actions like these all over the central Pacific in a very near future, it seems certain that Tojo want the islands west of Pearl – end Quote
--END FLASH--
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Rumors has it:
Allied carrier forces, commanded by Halsey, are preparing for action in the Java Sea
A reliable source in CINPAC confirms that 2 of the sunken BB at Pearl Harbour have been raised.
A large number of Subs are now operating in the Sea of Japan.
An invasion of the Kurile Islands is Forthcoming.
Don't give me rumours..
give me SigInt **** it - are you SURE they are not reading our codes?
As we hit 1942 here attached are some maps and stats for the interested. Not glowing for Japanse - adive on next moves welcome.
Kuriles - about as likely as me having lunch in LA next week (but where is that spare Betty wing I can move...) Actually DO invade kuriles as the diversion wil allow me take Sydney..
As we hit 1942 here attached are some maps and stats for the interested. Not glowing for Japanse - adive on next moves welcome.
Kuriles - about as likely as me having lunch in LA next week (but where is that spare Betty wing I can move...) Actually DO invade kuriles as the diversion wil allow me take Sydney..
Sometimes, when you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things,you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it. - Winnie the Pooh
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Washington Post (turn 5)
Washington Post
January 4. 1942
--FLASH--
From our correspondent in Calcutta
The day before New Year a Japanese division captured Dacca. British Naval forces supported the garrison in the city by bombardments, but the outcome was inevitable.
By now the Japanese air forces have accomplished complete air superiority in the Indian Ocean, making further naval operations there a hazardous affair
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Communiqué from Bataan
The commander of the US forces in the Philippines reports that the Japanese army tighten its grip on the remaining positions on Luzon.
The garrisons at Bataan and Lingayen are encircled, and not a day goes by without a visit from the IJA air force.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
News from ABDA
Another Japanese attempt to land troops on Bali was done on January 2, this time successful.
At the same time, Japanese naval presence in the Java Sea has increased remarkably.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
A CINPAC announcement
In the South Pacific the IJN is on a rapid move towards east. At present time they have seized Espirto Santo.
Their use of Battle/Transport groups is implemented with brilliance, and works to perfection.
--END FLASH--
January 4. 1942
--FLASH--
From our correspondent in Calcutta
The day before New Year a Japanese division captured Dacca. British Naval forces supported the garrison in the city by bombardments, but the outcome was inevitable.
By now the Japanese air forces have accomplished complete air superiority in the Indian Ocean, making further naval operations there a hazardous affair
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Communiqué from Bataan
The commander of the US forces in the Philippines reports that the Japanese army tighten its grip on the remaining positions on Luzon.
The garrisons at Bataan and Lingayen are encircled, and not a day goes by without a visit from the IJA air force.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
News from ABDA
Another Japanese attempt to land troops on Bali was done on January 2, this time successful.
At the same time, Japanese naval presence in the Java Sea has increased remarkably.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
A CINPAC announcement
In the South Pacific the IJN is on a rapid move towards east. At present time they have seized Espirto Santo.
Their use of Battle/Transport groups is implemented with brilliance, and works to perfection.
--END FLASH--
it doesn't look good for Allies ...
two months with such conquer speed and Hans is finished !
the more You play - the less You understand ... :p
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Washington Post (turn 6)
Washington Post
January 11. 1942
--FLASH--
Mandalay captured
After a short skirmish, the Japanese army has captured Mandalay. British colonial divisions in the city were too disorganized to resist the advancing Japanese forces.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Fighting’s on Palmyra
The last 2 days US marines on Palmyra have engaged a Japanese battalion sized unit that landed on the island more than a week ago. What started as a limited mop-up operation, quickly escalated to fierce combat, which came to an end when an IJN battle group intervened, and further Japanese supplies arrived.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Continued Japanese advance in the South Pacific
Efate is now under Japanese control. According to military analysts, an equally successful landing on Fiji and/or New Caladonia will make a further defence of the Southern Pacific quote -Almost impossible- end quote.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Nationalists abandon defensive posture
After a meeting with Lt. General Pownall the Chinese leader, Chang Kai-Sheck, announces that Chinese troops will coordinate their future operations with the British forces, in order to secure the Burma Road. He also states that offensive plans against Japanese forces in both China and Burma are being implemented at the very moment.
--END FLASH--
January 11. 1942
--FLASH--
Mandalay captured
After a short skirmish, the Japanese army has captured Mandalay. British colonial divisions in the city were too disorganized to resist the advancing Japanese forces.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Fighting’s on Palmyra
The last 2 days US marines on Palmyra have engaged a Japanese battalion sized unit that landed on the island more than a week ago. What started as a limited mop-up operation, quickly escalated to fierce combat, which came to an end when an IJN battle group intervened, and further Japanese supplies arrived.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Continued Japanese advance in the South Pacific
Efate is now under Japanese control. According to military analysts, an equally successful landing on Fiji and/or New Caladonia will make a further defence of the Southern Pacific quote -Almost impossible- end quote.
--END FLASH--
--FLASH--
Nationalists abandon defensive posture
After a meeting with Lt. General Pownall the Chinese leader, Chang Kai-Sheck, announces that Chinese troops will coordinate their future operations with the British forces, in order to secure the Burma Road. He also states that offensive plans against Japanese forces in both China and Burma are being implemented at the very moment.
--END FLASH--
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Re: it doesn't look good for Allies ...
Originally posted by deVada
two months with such conquer speed and Hans is finished !
I tend to agree.
Still, Tojo has A LOT of clean up to do in the Solomon isles, New Guinea, Java and the Celebes.
At the same time Singapore and Bataan ties a lot of his troops, and will do so until they have been captured. My experience from playing against allied AI, is that it can take anything from a couple of weeks to several months to take these.
BTW
Has the rules, regarding amphibious assault on atolls changed in v3.2? In previous versions the combat on atolls was continued until either the attacker or defender was eliminated/evacuate (That is in the same turn).
Therefore I was a little surprised to see a landing on Palmyra resulting in a draw. Thus the fighting’s continued the following turn. ???????
Am I missing something?
Hans