Hokushin-ron/Northern Road NJP72 vs TiemanJ

[Lowpe]

Heck with CV clashes,we want more details.

How is life in Bombay? What does the air war seem like now? Your Economy and Plane R&D?

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Heck with CV clashes,we want more details.

How is life in Bombay? What does the air war seem like now? Your Economy and Plane R&D?

Sorry Lowpe, I have been very slack and trapped with work.

There has been some interesting land engagements but both navies have kept pretty far apart from one another. KB ambushed a decent sized Allied convoy around Guadalcanal which most likely resulted in a sunk US fast BB but that is about it. Bombay has been ignored which makes sense given the casualties he is sustaining at Calcutta. Did I mention before how much I love urban terrain. [:)]

I will post some maps and stats over the weekend. It is another great game and Jeff is a very sharp opponent.

[njp72]

The next assault at Calutta

[njp72]

From every game now on I will always try to take Calcutta.

Without naval bombardments, it is such a nightmare for the Allies to take and they can't really leave it before they push into Burma because of flank security. Also it is an important logistical hub.

The third failed allied assault though my supply position is low. I can always run shipping through to Calcutta but losses are very high.

[njp72]

Int screen - Feb 43

[njp72]

Major shipping losses

You can add another US fast BB to this total but apart from that losses are very light. Neither side has lost a carrier and we are both cautious with them. The real carnage will start when the Allies commence their push.

[njp72]

China- getting ready for the final assault

[njp72]

Russia- massing on the borders.

Jeff has delayed me in China so the Russian assault is still a couple of months off. I will only oush the button once Chungking is taken.

[njp72]

Some eco stats.

I have spent a lot more on R&D this game and mass produced engines, hence HI and supply are considerably lower than I am use to.

[njp72]

Eco stats 2

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State of aircraft development

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South Pacific

Due to my Indian excursion, I made a conscious decision not to push to far into the South Pacific. Instead I have been working on developing a series of strong points around Rabaul that can be mutually supporting. 3 of the strong points have been completed with another two to go. Once I add more mine fields and AA guns they should be tough nuts to crack.

Surface forces and occasionally other surprises will lurk a few hexes back covered by strong LBA and IJN search assets.

[njp72]

Another shot of India

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And another [:)]

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Finally Northern Oz.

The positions have been developed and there is quite a bit of infantry deployed on these outposts. It shouldn't be an easy path for him........

The concept here is defence in depth with the really formidable positions slightly behind the outposts. Ambon, Kendari, Boela etc

[njp72]

Some more stats for those interested [:)]

Leading pilots below. I have tried to be really careful with my pilots with the result being the pools and operational units are still very strong, especially with fighter pilots.

[njp72]

Air losses- the A6M2 is such a fragile little thing.

His B17Es have been causing me a lot of grief either on ground strikes or low level naval attacks. Unfortunately the A6M2 have borne the brunt of defending against these beasts on CAP (sometimes at a distance) hence the heavy op losses.

Overall losses for both sides are very light.

[njp72]

Finally a snapshot of the engine stockpiles. Making a big effort on the HA 33 to ensure I have enough for the Judy 3 and A6M8 when they arrive

[Lowpe]

Your Manchuko garrison is only 11.5K AV; is that enough for Japan.

My goodness your vehicle production is sky high!

[njp72]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Your Manchuko garrison is only 11.5K AV; is that enough for Japan.

My goodness your vehicle production is sky high!

I believe the garrison should be fine. Once Chungking falls the IJA will commence massing back in Manchuria.

I love my vehicles and last game I needed every one of them fighting the Ruskies. [:D]

It doesn't take much to fall back to page 2 these days!