PT boats ride the waves of glory!
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:07 am
I know we've talked this topic ad-nausium for ages about PT successes, but this is one instance where they achieved TOTAL surprise over an IJN surface fleet. I for one am NOT going to complain as I've been getting my tail handed to my by my PBEM counterpart! [:@][:D]
This exchange however was a joy!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/04/42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Baker Island at 94,92
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato
CA Chokai
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Kagero, Shell hits 3
DD Kuroshio
DD Hayashio
DD Maikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Shiranuhi
DD Amatsukaze, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-115
PT PT-116
PT PT-117
PT PT-118
PT PT-119
PT PT-120
PT PT-121
PT PT-122
PT PT-123
PT PT-124
PT PT-125
PT PT-126
The Haurana was subsequently blasted by no less then 15 thousand lb bombs from Dauntlesses that were stationed on the island they tried to shell. [8D]
End result, a Japanese BB with more holes then a stock block of swiss cheese. [8D]
Makes up slightly for the rest of the butt kicking I've taken up to this point. [:D][:D][:D]
This exchange however was a joy!
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/04/42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Baker Island at 94,92
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Haruna, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato
CA Chokai
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CL Yura
CL Kinu
CL Abukuma
DD Kagero, Shell hits 3
DD Kuroshio
DD Hayashio
DD Maikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Shiranuhi
DD Amatsukaze, Shell hits 5, on fire
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Urakaze
Allied Ships
PT PT-115
PT PT-116
PT PT-117
PT PT-118
PT PT-119
PT PT-120
PT PT-121
PT PT-122
PT PT-123
PT PT-124
PT PT-125
PT PT-126
The Haurana was subsequently blasted by no less then 15 thousand lb bombs from Dauntlesses that were stationed on the island they tried to shell. [8D]
End result, a Japanese BB with more holes then a stock block of swiss cheese. [8D]
Makes up slightly for the rest of the butt kicking I've taken up to this point. [:D][:D][:D]