Ideal Naval composition for an amphibious assault against a mine field?

[soulsilver]

Im currently playing a PBEM game as Japan, and am currently leaning towards an indian campaign. yes I have heard the arguments in favor of an Australian campaign, but i want to try something new that my opponent wont expect. I am looking at landing on the east coast of southern India and Celyon a round late febuary to early march, and it appears that the only decent port is Madras which is mined (250 mines) and protected by 6 6" CD guns. I am wondering what kind of support ships I should add to my fleet other than BB/CA for shore bombardment. Would adding minesweepers into the amphibious landing TF actually clear mines and prevent loses? any help appreciated.

[Anachro]

Yes, embedding minesweepers into your bombardments will both sweep mines and help protect your ships from hitting said mines; moreover, your ships will help protect your minesweepers from the enemy CDs. Honestly, though, given that you'll still have the amphibious bonus, I don't see why you don't just land somewhere else and take Madras or another port by land and then bring troops in through there ASAP.

[BBfanboy]

When posting your plans on the forum, it is a good idea to put "NO (name of opponent)" in the title of the thread so he doesn't join the discussion. [:'(]