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The Day that will live in Infamy! We give the AI a +10 in experience (Trained) and a +4% supply logistics effectiveness (Good).

This will be a long, comprehensive campaign as we build up our forces, slowly take the initiative and eventually, smash the Japanese.

Hope you enjoy the campaign!

Video Link to Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbnVraYTi14

I like your videos, I hope it will be until the bitter end [;)]

Yep... to the bitter end.

Not sure how many folks will really like the series because the videos will be at least 1 hour long. I'm also very comprehensive in some of my explanations and thoughts on mechanics, strategy, reinforcements, etc.

As is characteristic of my videos, I will make verbal blunders and gameplay mistakes... but that is just me. [:D]

The Philippines, Netherlands East Indies and the strategic Chinese city of Changsha falls as the allies scramble to defend against the Japanese attacks. Their submarines wreck havoc on the allies merchant marine.

Dark days...

Video Link to Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAD94wDGX60

Time to play PBEM [;)]

ORIGINAL: Nikel

I like your videos, I hope it will be until the bitter end [;)]

I agree - time for me to sit back, put my feet up and watch you do the work. Break a leg.

Well, they are pretty boring ATM as I am on the defensive. It will be awhile before we see some action, meanwhile I am buying ships like crazy... CVL's, MM, CA's and subs. I think I will try to go much more submarine heavy then in my previous games. I think I am up to 12 long range subs by Feb, 1943.

The first big naval battle occurs at Rabaul during Part 8 and I believe I am able to start pushing forward in Burma in Part 6.

I think the difference between the AI and a human, is the AI goes all in on aircraft, while a human is far more likely to be building/reinforcing infantry and ships.

I don’t think building ships is worth it, especially now that PT and subs aren’t involved in blockades.

ORIGINAL: eskuche

I don’t think building ships is worth it, especially now that PT and subs aren’t involved in blockades.

A group of Japanese PT boats sunk one of my battleships during the Rabaul battle.

I think for the US it is definitely worth buying more ships and indeed up to this point (Feb 1943) I have bought 5 CVLs and somewhere around 5 CAs.

For the Japanese, it is hard to say, but submarines sure are handy and appear to do quite a decent job against the allied MM. When looking at the AI's choices, I think I would be buying more submarines and less aircraft.

May 1942. The Japanese press the center of China, and attempt and fail to overrun Henderson Field, while their submarines continue destroying our Merchant Marine. The Allies are building up forces at New Caledonia and in Burma, building large Corps, CVLs, MMs and trucks while maintaining a continuous flow of oil to India.

Video link to Part 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtcWKH7zzgA

May-June 1942. The Japanese keep on the pressure attacking my merchants, China and invading Ndeni in the Santa Cruz Islands. Our build up continues and we attempt to interdict their convoys and make a few counter attacks in China.

Video link to Part 4:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxqEu9yYK9g

ORIGINAL: eskuche

I don’t think building ships is worth it, especially now that PT and subs aren’t involved in blockades.

Is that true that subs can't blockade ports?

I thought it was one for a small island and 5 for a main land port.

June - August 1942. China stabilizes its front and launches limited counter attacks, while our buildup in Burma brings us closer to the launch of offensive operations. The naval buildup of Merchant Marine and submarines continues and planning begins for the attack on Rabaul.

Video link to Part 5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16736ZMlGvM

NB: My game is actually up to Part 10, so I am trying to get these earlier videos published quickly to get me up to the present.

Aug - Nov 1942. Though China remains on the defensive they begin probing operations in the North. Offensive operations begin in Burma, the keels of 3 CA's are laid down, submarines begin entering service and preparations begin to attack Rabaul.

Video link to Part 6:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxrKWs_9a48

Just noticed that the splendid counters mod from Uxbridge are not being used. Forgot to place them into the Small Fleet Scenario. They will begin to appear in Part 11.

Nov - Dec 1942. Burma campaign now begins to push as all UK Corps are present while for the first time we have a group of 5 LR submarines in the Japanese shipping lanes. Winter brings campaigning in China to a standstill, but a much needed Communist Corps is brought in as reinforcements.

Video link to Part 7:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEiTLW27SBE

Dec 1942 - Feb 1943. The Battle of Rabaul. The Allies lose 3 BB's, 2 CV's and a CA to the Japanese 2 CV's and 6 coastal/torpedo boats in the first major naval battle. Rabaul, however, falls. Meanwhile the offensive in Burma takes the oil hex at Yenangyaung, heading for Rangoon. In China, winter has brought campaigning to a standstill.

Video link to Part 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4ZW4_6QQ-Q

Feb - Apr 1943. In China we begin to move forces to the north, while the Brits make steady progress towards Rangoon. A second group of 5 LR subs enters into the Japanese shipping lanes while 13 CV's are now on the board. In India, close support aircraft begin to enter service.

Video link to Part 9:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Z78ZABBW8

Apr - May 1943. The British push on Rangoon, while the Chinese try to flank to the north of the Chinese line. The US is receiving lots of CVs and preparing for its next offensive while we start to put more and more pressure on the Japanese supply lines with our subs.

A big thanks to my 100th subscriber.. Craig Tower!

Video link to Part 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2d4EhL-iro

As I continue my award winning AAR.. [:D]

May - July 1943. The major naval Battle of Kavieng sees 6 Japanese CVs lost to our 3. Rangoon falls to the allies in Burma, while the limited Chinese offensive makes continued gains. Two sub groups now stalk the Japanese convoy lanes...

In this part I introduce Uxbridge's excellent counter mod. You can find it at this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qyybstj266z5 ... rM4la?dl=0

Video link to Part 11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gty2nIhsob8

Jul - Aug 1943. The Brits begin their offensive on Bangkok, while the Chinese encounter strong resistance. The US Navy begins its operation to capture the major supply base of Manus... and looks like another naval battle is in the making. Meanwhile our subs keeping chipping away at the Japanese merchants.

Video link to Part 12:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrlUuOcVOYM