THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 8, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) The Allies set-up residence on Orchid Island.

2.) Aside from El Lobo bombing Chungking as usual, all the Combat Action occurred at the northern Marianas Islands (primarily at Pagan) and around Formosa (primarily at Taihoku). The Allies won the battles at sea whereas that outlaw El Lobo won the battles in the air. The combined losses at Pagan and Taihoku are as follows:

Aircraft

29 destroyed and 32 damaged.

71 destroyed and 42 damaged.

Ships

7 sunk (including 1 CL and 2 DDs) and 14 damaged.

6 damaged; 1 DD on fire.

Casualties

548.

0.

Airbase Damage

24 hits (Airbase).
19 hits (Airbase Supply).
94 hits (Runway).

0.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today


1. Pagan, Northern Marianas Islands and Vicinity.

1 destroyed (A6M5 Zero.
11 destroyed and 16 damaged (N1K1-J George).
1 destroyed (D4Y3 Judy).

126 casualties.

15 hits (Airbase).
10 hits (Airbase Supply).
59 hits (Runway).

CL Noshiro: sunk.
DD Ikuzuchi: sunk.
DD Shigure: sunk.
CM Ukishima: sunk.
CM Kyosai: sunk.
SS I-2: 5 hits.


2 destroyed (Martlet IV).
3 destroyed (Kittyhawk III).
5 destroyed (Kittyhawk IV).
5 destroyed (P-40N5 Warhawk).
7 destroyed F4U-1 Corsair.
12 destroyed and 1 damaged (TBF-1 Avenger).
1 destroyed and 1 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
3 destroyed and 2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
2 destroyed and 6 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
4 destroyed and 5 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

BB Idaho: 6 shell hits.
BB Maryland: 2 shell hits.
BB Pennsylvania: 1 shell hit.
DD Relentless; on fire.
DD Daly: 1 shell hit.

2.) Taihoku, Formosa and Vicinity.

1 destroyed (Ki-84c Frank).
2 destroyed and 5 damaged (N1K1-J George).
6 destroyed and 11 damaged (J2M2 Jack).
3 destroyed (ki-21-IIa Sally).
4 destroyed (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

402 casualties.

9 hits (Airbase).
9 hits (Airbase Supply).
35 hits (Runway).

BB Ise: 1 torpedo hit (Good aim Captain Haggard).
CL Yura: 1 bomb hit.
DD Isonomi: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
DD Urukazi: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
CM Hatsutkeri: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
E Toboko: sunk.
xAP Mizuho Maru: 4 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Asaka Maru #2: sunk.
xAK Terukawa Maru: sunk.
xAK Otako Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Tohuku Maru: 1 bomb hit; heavy fires.
xAK Hokko Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires.
xAK Bengal Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires.
xAK Takaoka Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Lima Maru: 2 bomb hits; on fire.


1 destroyed (P-39D Airacobra).
3 destroyed (F-4U1 Corsair).
7 destroyed (P-40E Warhawk).
6 destroyed F6F-3 Hellcat).
6 destroyed and 3 damaged (SB2C-1C Helldiver).
3 destroyed and 17 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
1 destroyed and 5 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 damaged (SBD-5 Dauntless.

SS Kingfish: 2 hits.


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 8, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 9, 1943[/center]


1.) Allies capture Kukong and pound tent pegs at Siangtan.

2.) Captain Haggard's submarines have a field day, including but not limited to, heavily damaging Japanese CL Oi and setting it on fire.

3.) El Lobo forsakes bombing Chungking in preference of bombing Chinese troops at Siangtan and near Chihkiang.

4.) El Lobo lands reinforcements at Taihoku, Formosa.

5.) The Allied Invasion Fleet arrives at Guam.

6.) Again today, the vast majority of the combat action occurred within the close proximity of Pagan (Northern Maraianas Islands) and Taihoku (Formosa). The Allies won the battle on the sea and in the air. Combined losses for these two areas are as follows:

Aircraft

23 Japanese aircraft destroyed and 13 Japanese aircraft damaged.

11 Allied aircraft destroyed and 43 Allied aircraft damaged.

Ships

5 Japanese ships sunk and 5 Japanese ships damaged.

1 Allied ship sunk (a DD) and 4 Allied ships damaged.

Casualties

129 Japanese casualties.

0.

Airbase Damage

Airbase: 28 hits.
Airbase Supply: 8 hits.
Runway: 103 hits.

0.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Pagan, Northern Marianas Islands and Vicinity.

1 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
8 destroyed (N1K1-J George)
1 destroyed and 8 damaged (G3M3 Nell).
4 destroyed (B5N2 Kate).

12 Casualties.

6 hits (Airbase).
0 hits (Airbase Supply).
15 hits (Runway).

SS I-2: sunk.
SS I-24: sunk.
CM Kyosai: sunk.

1 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
2 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

DD Cassin: sunk.
DD Phelps: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.
SS KX: 2 hits.
SS Capelin: I mine hit; heavy damage.

2.) Taihoku, Formosa and Vicinity.

1 destroyed (Ki-84a Frank).
2 destroyed and 3 damaged (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
6 destroyed and 2 damaged (N1K1-J George).

117 Casualties.

22 hits (Airbase).
8 hits (Airbase Supply)
88 hits (Runway).

CL Oi: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage.
CM Kyosai: sunk.
xAK Aso Maru: sunk.
xAK Nagato Maru: sunk.
xAK Mito Maru: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage.
xAK Kawayama Maru: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage.
xAK Pacific Maru: 1 torpedo hit; on fire.
xAK Osaka Maru: 1 torpedo hit.

2 destroyed (F4U-1 Corsair).
2 destroyed (F4F-3 Wildcat).
3 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
1 destroyed and 6 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
3 destroyed and 30 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

0 Casualties.

0 Airbase Damage.

SS Spearfish: 4 hits; 1 mine hit; heavy damage.

3.) Japanese bomb Siangtan.

0 Japanese losses.

31 Allied casualties.

4.) Japanese bomb near Chihkiang (hex 77,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIa Sally).

139 Allied casualties.

5.) Allies deliberately attack Kukong.

237 Japanese casualties.
23rd RGC Temp. Division retreats.
Allies capture Kukong.

No Allied losses.


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 9, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rusty1961]

Possible to post a map of the action around Formosa and China? Thanks! THis is very exciting.

[CaptHaggard]

**Special Communique**

Kanhsien, China

October 8, 1943

The empty clay sake bottle Bella kicks rolls over the plank floor, grazing with a pool-ball click another bottle before coming to rest along the wall. Now nothing moves, not us, not the Jap officers seated around the long conference table. Their postures vary, some resting their foreheads on the paperwork strewn about the table, others gaping perplexedly at the carved ceiling, while one or two loll wide-eyed at the floor, as waiting for the sake bottle to come rolling back in their direction.

One of the Taoist priests peeks at us through the opposite entrance which leads to the balcony; no mistaking the message behind that impish grin—

"Whatever you do," Bella says, "don't drink the sake."

Our plans to enjoy the afternoon on the balcony of the Pavilion of Clouds aborted, we traipse back down the hill to the jeep. On to Kanhsien.

Bella Arbel was born in China. Her rabbi father ran the only synagogue in Amoy until Nippon trudged into town. Officially, Bella wears a regular-issue tunic with private stripes with a 22nd patch—22, to match her age. She informs me her assignment is to drive me wherever I want to go, even if where I really want to go doesn't require a driver.

Unofficially, who the hell knows. I should grill her for answers, but she's more fun as a scorching brunette with long legs and many mysteries—not the least of which a case of '34 Haut Brion buried in the rear of the jeep. When she frets the influence of wild temperature swings on the stash, she bends over and digs down and caresses the bottles until they magically seem to be at any damn temperature she wants.

Yes, we are trying to keep up with the lead regiments as they advance, but largely fail.

In Kanhsien, Bella informs me that right before the Japs arrived in Amoy a doting Portuguese admirer gave her a copy of the notes he had written for Baedeker. What a pick-up line, I think, as I count the lies. Now, walking through the slums, I find his descriptions eerily spot on—from the ubiquitous "carry insect powder... count your change..." to the specifics of "Kanhsien police will arrest anyone they can lay their hands on" and "makeshift balconies which sag over the vermin-infested alleys preserve just enough space between to thwart the range of the average spitter, of which there are many among these denizens..."

We stroll the park, glimpsing the ancient wall and famous pavilion across the Pearl River, when I yank hard on Bella's arm and draw my .45.

Saboteurs have freed three tigers from the zoo. They stare at us from half a football field away, hunters calmly measuring their prey—

Two Marine garrison captains, enjoying cigarettes under a nearby tree of heaven, explode with laughter. The tigers are life-sized brightly-painted sculptures. I holster my weapon.

"We're probably safer back with the wine," cracks Bella, clutching my hand, though her smirk is barely visible.

Submitted,

F.W. "Great Tiger Hunter" Bloomquist-Rose, LT USNR
Special Correspondent, SPECOP Haggard Group

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: CaptHaggard

**Special Communique**

Kanhsien, China

October 8, 1943

The empty clay sake bottle Bella kicks rolls over the plank floor, grazing with a pool-ball click another bottle before coming to rest along the wall. Now nothing moves, not us, not the Jap officers seated around the long conference table. Their postures vary, some resting their foreheads on the paperwork strewn about the table, others gaping perplexedly at the carved ceiling, while one or two loll wide-eyed at the floor, as waiting for the sake bottle to come rolling back in their direction.

One of the Taoist priests peeks at us through the opposite entrance which leads to the balcony; no mistaking the message behind that impish grin—

"Whatever you do," Bella says, "don't drink the sake."

Our plans to enjoy the afternoon on the balcony of the Pavilion of Clouds aborted, we traipse back down the hill to the jeep. On to Kanhsien.

Bella Arbel was born in China. Her rabbi father ran the only synagogue in Amoy until Nippon trudged into town. Officially, Bella wears a regular-issue tunic with private stripes with a 22nd patch—22, to match her age. She informs me her assignment is to drive me wherever I want to go, even if where I really want to go doesn't require a driver.

Unofficially, who the hell knows. I should grill her for answers, but she's more fun as a scorching brunette with long legs and many mysteries—not the least of which a case of '34 Haut Brion buried in the rear of the jeep. When she frets the influence of wild temperature swings on the stash, she bends over and digs down and caresses the bottles until they magically seem to be at any damn temperature she wants.

Yes, we are trying to keep up with the lead regiments as they advance, but largely fail.

In Kanhsien, Bella informs me that right before the Japs arrived in Amoy a doting Portuguese admirer gave her a copy of the notes he had written for Baedeker. What a pick-up line, I think, as I count the lies. Now, walking through the slums, I find his descriptions eerily spot on—from the ubiquitous "carry insect powder... count your change..." to the specifics of "Kanhsien police will arrest anyone they can lay their hands on" and "makeshift balconies which sag over the vermin-infested alleys preserve just enough space between to thwart the range of the average spitter, of which there are many among these denizens..."

We stroll the park, glimpsing the ancient wall and famous pavilion across the Pearl River, when I yank hard on Bella's arm and draw my .45.

Saboteurs have freed three tigers from the zoo. They stare at us from half a football field away, hunters calmly measuring their prey—

Two Marine garrison captains, enjoying cigarettes under a nearby tree of heaven, explode with laughter. The tigers are life-sized brightly-painted sculptures. I holster my weapon.

"We're probably safer back with the wine," cracks Bella, clutching my hand, though her smirk is barely visible.

Submitted,

F.W. "Great Tiger Hunter" Bloomquist-Rose, LT USNR
Special Correspondent, SPECOP Haggard Group

Great White Tiger Hunter-


Damn, I can just imagine how "hot" Bella looks in khakis.

She seems to be enjoying herself as she gives that knowing smile while taking care of your every "need", of which I am quite positive you have many. *laughing*

Apparently you have secured yourself one sweet duty.

Your Pal,

-Terry

*knee deep in mud in Burma without a scotch on the rocks or a sexy lion tamer*

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Rusty1961

Possible to post a map of the action around Formosa and China? Thanks! THis is very exciting.

Rusty-


I am pleased that you find El Lobo's and my war exciting.

It is going to get a whole lot more exciting when we find out where El Lobo sends his troops that fled from Burma into Thailand (approximately 220,000 troops).

El Lobo has reinforced Taihoku, Formosa. He has gone from 7,900 troops to 56,000 troops. I expect to see four to six Japanese infantry divisions at Taihoku within the next few days.

A map of the Vicinity of Formosa is below.

A map of China will follow in my next post.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Rusty1961

Possible to post a map of the action around Formosa and China? Thanks! THis is very exciting.

Rusty-


The Chinese south of Chungking (approximately 5,000 AV) are all fully supplied.

The U.S. Marines are marching north and then will head west in an effort to interdict Japanese supply routes to Chungking and Paoshan. At this date in the war, the Marines plan to capture Hengyang, Tuyun, Kweilin, and Liuchow. If they are successful, the next step will be to either capture Kweiyang (and then race to Chungking to open up an Allied supply route for the Chinese trapped in Chungking) or if not likely because El Lobo moves more troops out of Chungking, then the U.S. Marines will skirt Kweiyang and head east to assist the Allies moving into China from the west to capture Paoshan.

Should El Lobo intend to send his troops that fled Burma to China, it will be a foot race to accomplish the U.S. Marines' objectives.

A map of China is below. To the west, not shown on the map, El Lobo has approximately 3,500 AV at Paoshan and just west of Paoshan. The Allies have approximately 3,000 AV just west of Paoshan with another approximate 4,500 AV in route to Paoshan.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Bif1961]

2.) Captain Haggard's submarines have a field day, including but not limited to, heavily damaging Japanese CL Oi and setting it on fire.

Oi Vie?

[CaptBeefheart]

Great entertainment, gentlemen. I especially like Bloomquist-Rose's new "driver."

Regarding Chesty Puller, some of the quotes attributed to him at the Chosin Reservoir actually may have come from O.P. Smith. Either way, they were two colorful chaps who certainly did nothing to diminish the mystique of the USMC, which has always had better PR than the Army.

Cheers,
CC

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

2.) Captain Haggard's submarines have a field day, including but not limited to, heavily damaging Japanese CL Oi and setting it on fire.

Oi Vie?

Bif-

What's a "Vie?"

Another French wine?

*laughing*

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Commander Cody

Great entertainment, gentlemen. I especially like Bloomquist-Rose's new "driver."

Regarding Chesty Puller, some of the quotes attributed to him at the Chosin Reservoir actually may have come from O.P. Smith. Either way, they were two colorful chaps who certainly did nothing to diminish the mystique of the USMC, which has always had better PR than the Army.

Cheers,
CC

Commander Cody-

Ah, Bella Arbel.

A few years back, Captain Haggard and I wrote a novel together entitled "The Sojourn." Bella Arbel was our favorite character.

Yes, I have read that many of the quotes attributed to Chesty Puller were in fact not made by him. Nonetheless, one would be hard pressed to find a marine that had anything bad to say about Chesty. Semper Fi.

Captain Haggard and I try to make our war with El Lobo interesting and fun for every one. It is nice to know that you are enjoying our range-war with El Lobo and your words are encouraging, as at times, it seems I am spending lots of time on an AAR that no one reads.

Thank you for your nice compliment.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 10, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) During the drive from Amoy to Kanhsian with many lengthy stops along the way, Bella Arbel taught Lieutenant F. W. Bloomchrist-Rose some Kama Sutra moves.

2.) Japanese bombed Chungking, near Chihkiang, and near Kweiyang.

3.) Captain Haggard's submarines struck again near Formosa!

4.) For the third consecutive day, the vast majority of the combat action centered around Pagan (The Marianas Islands) and Taihoku (Formosa).

5.) The entire combined losses for the day are as follows:

Somewhere between Amoy and Kanhsian, Lieutenant F. W. Bloomchrist-Rose temporarily dislocated his right shoulder.

Aircraft

17 Japanese aircraft destroyed and 11 aircraft damaged.

6 Allied aircraft destroyed and 21 aircraft damaged.

Ships

14 Japanese ships: 5 sunk; 5 heavily damaged; and 4 others damaged (all minor ships).

5 Allied Ships: 5 ships sunk (all YMS).

Casualties

401 Japanese casualties.

247 Allied casualties.

Bases

12 hits (Airbase).
5 hits (Airbase Supply).
60 hits (Runway).
6 hits (Ports).
4 hits (Port Supply).

1 hit (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
11 hits (Runway).


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Chungking.

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).

130 Chinese casualties.
1 hit (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
11 hits (Runway).

2.) Near Chihkiang (hex 77,50).

1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

38 Chinese casualties.

3.) Near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged Ki-21-IIb Sally).

79 Chinese casualties).

4.) Pagan and Thereabout.

1 destroyed H6KV Mavis).
1 destroyed (B5N2 Kate).
2 destroyed (N1K1-J George)
4 damaged (G3M3 Nell).

9 hits (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
36 hits (Runway).
6 hits (Port).
4 hits (Port Supply).

97 Japanese casualties.


1 destroyed (F4U-1 Corsair).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
5 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
7 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

YMS-149: sunk.
YMS-150: sunk.
YMS-245: sunk.
YMS-246: sunk.
YMS-275: sunk.

5.) Taihoku and Thereabout.

8 destroyed and 4 damaged (N1K1-J George).
3 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
1 destroyed H8K2 Emily).

3 hits (Airbase).
2 hits (Airbase Supply).
24 hits (Runway).

304 Japanese casualties.

SS I-28: 6 hits.
AMC Banshu Maru #2: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.
CMc Ma 2: sunk.
xAP Manzyu Maru: 3 bomb hits.
xAP Takatiho Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires, heavy damage.
xAP Suwa Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Atsuta Maru: sunk.
xAK Ume Maru: 1 bomb hit.
xAK Joyu Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Anzan Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Eihoku Maru: 6 bomb hits: heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Yosida Maru #3: sunk.
xAK Mito Maru: sunk.
xAK Kawayama Maru: sunk.


3 destroyed (FM1 Wildcat).
1 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
1 destroyed and 5 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 10, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 11, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) Captain Haggard's submarines are effective for the fourth consecutive day heavily damaging 1 xAP; 2 xAKs; and 1 SC.

2.) El Lobo shock attacks Chungking and takes a vicious beating while inflicting only a few Chinese casualties.

3.) Allies capture Chaochow, China.

4.) Allies take a heavy toll on Japanese transport ships within the vicinity of Taihoku, Formosa.

5.) The combined total losses for today are as follows:

Aircraft

2 Japanese aircraft destroyed and 5 Japanese aircraft damaged.

6 Allied aircraft destroyed and 13 Allied aircraft damaged.

Ships

3 Japanese ships sunk and 12 Japanese ships damaged (numerous on fire and heavily damaged).

4 Allied ships damaged (1 DD with heavy damage and one submarine on fire).

Casualties

9,935 Japanese casualties.

580 Allied casualties.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today


1.) Japanese Submarine has bad luck off the coast of San Francisco and again off the coast of San Luis Obispo.

SS I-8: 11 hits.

No Allied losses.

2.) Naval Combat at the Marianas Islands.

No Japanese losses.

DD Smith: 1 mine hit; heavy damage.
SS Wahoo: 1 hit.

3.) Naval and Air Combat at Taihoku, Formosa and Thereabout.

1 destroyed and 3 damaged (N1K1-J George).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).

SC CH 46: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage.
xAP Keihuku Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Kitano Maru: 7 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Miike Maru: 2 torpedo hits; sunk.
xAK Hamburg Maru: 1 bomb hit.
xAK Hague Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Florida Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Meisho Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Tihuku Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires.
xAK Ikushima Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Chilie Maru:3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Atlantic Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Jinshu Maru: 1 torpedo hit; sunk.
xAK Yoneyama Maru: 2 torpedo hits; sunk.

3 destroyed (FM-1 Wildcat).
1 destroyed and 3 damaged (SB2C-1C Helldiver.
2 destroyed and 8 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

SS Cod: 1 hit.
SS Amberjack: 1 hit; on fire.

4.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

160 Chinese casualties.

5.) Japanese bomb Siangtan.

No Japanese losses.

63 Chinese casualties.

6.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

53 Chinese casualties.

7.) Japanese shock attack Chungking.

9,305 Japanese casualties.

275 Chinese casualties.

8.) Allied deliberate attack at Chaochow.

630 Japanese casualties.
1 unit retreats.
Allies capture Chaochow.

29 Allied casualties.


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 11, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 12, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) El Lobo's troops that fled Burma for Thailand have moved back into Burma and are 40 miles SE of Moulien. The Allies have spotted 22 units; 118,500 troops; 876 guns; and 657 AFVs. The Allies had left a substantial reserve in Burma and are prepared to meet the enemy at Moulein behind a level 2 fort. The Allies will have an approximate AV of 4,000. The Japanese AV is estimated to be close to 6,000. 75 Mustangs and 100 Thunderbolts will provide escort for approximately 100 Mitchell bombers. I think the Allies will be able to hold their turf.

2.) Compared to the last several days of heavy combat, today's combat was light.

3.) Captain Haggard's SS Sailfish nailed El Lobo's SS I-37.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today


1.) Submarines clash near Iriomote (hex 88,65).

SS I-37: on fire; heavy damage.

No Allied losses.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking with predictable results: hundreds of thousands of fires; heavy damage to manpower and industry; minimal Chinese casualties.

3.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 79,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

120 Chinese casualties.

4.) Japanese bomb Siangtan.

No Japanese losses.

27 Chinese casualties.

5.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

1 damaged (NiKi-J George).
8 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (B24J Liberator).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

SS Blackfish: 1 hit.

6.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (H6K5 Mavis).
1 hit (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
2 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
6 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 12, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Bif1961]

Interesting read as my current PBEM is about 3 weeks behind yours allies as well.

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

Interesting read as my current PBEM is about 3 weeks behind yours allies as well.

Bif-

You're not doing an AAR for your war?

Are you playing Scenario 2?

The present dates in the war for our two games is close and it would be very interesting to me too to compare our two wars.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 13, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) Captain Haggard's PC Travis hits El Lobo's submarine 7 times.

2.) A relatively slow day with minimal combat action.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today


1.) Allied PC versus Japanese Submarine near Pescadores (hex 82,63).

SS I-158: 7 hits.

No Allied losses.

2.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

117 Japanese casualties.

1 destroyed and 11 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

3.) *yawns* Japanese bomb Chungking.

4.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen.

114 Chinese casualties.

5.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (H8K2 Emily).
4 hits (Airbase).
7 hits (Runway).

1 destroyed (B-24D1-Liberator).
4 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

6.) Near Guam.

1 destroyed (E13A1 Jake).

No Allied losses.


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 13, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Rio Bravo]

[center]After Action Report

for October 14, 1943[/center]


Highlights for Today


1.) El Lobo must be feeling disappointed with the poor performance of his Sub Chasers. Japanese Sub Chasers made ten ASW attacks and didn't get a single hit on any of Captain Haggard's submarines.

2.) Flocks of Allied B-24 and B-25 squadrons bombed Japanese troops southeast of Moulien and bombed the Taihoku and Pagan airfields. The results were poor.

3.) All-in-all, it was a relaxing day involving few losses on either side.


Synopsis of Combat Action for Today


1.) Captain Haggard's SS Raton put a torpedo into a Japanese Sub Chaser near Taihoku (hex 88,62).

SC CH 21: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.

2.) As usual, numerous Japanese Sally and Helen bombed Chungking causing a substantial number of fires, minimal casualties, and putting several hits on Manpower, Airbase, Airbase Supply, and on the Runway of No Return.

3.) Helldivers miss Japanese Destroyers near Ishigaki (hex 90,66).

3 destroyed (N1K1-J George.

1 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
6 destroyed and 3 damaged (SB2C-1C Helldiver).

4.) Allies bomb Japanese troops southeast of Moulmien (hex 55,56).

5 destroyed (ki-44-IIc Tojo).
141 Japanese casualties.

1 damaged (P-47D2 Thunderbolt).
6 destroyed and 27 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).

5.) Allies bomb airfield at Pagan.

1 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
2 destroyed (N1K1-J George).
1 destroyed (H6K5 Mavis).
2 destroyed (H8K2 Emily).

3 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
20 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
11 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

6.) Allies bomb airfield at Taihoku).

2 destroyed and 3 damaged (N1K1-J George).
1 gun lost.
8 hits (Runway).

1 destroyed and 1 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
1 destroyed and 5 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).


Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 14, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

[Bif1961]

Da-Bigbabes I forget what number, I have been playing the same opponent for at least 3 years and when one surrenders we switch sides. I am not tech savvy enough to do an AAR but appreciate those who are and do, like you and El Lobo.

[Rio Bravo]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

Da-Bigbabes I forget what number, I have been playing the same opponent for at least 3 years and when one surrenders we switch sides. I am not tech savvy enough to do an AAR but appreciate those who are and do, like you and El Lobo.

Bif-

It appears that your foe and you get along quite well to have such a unique agreement regarding surrendering and switching sides.

I am not computer savvy. However, El Lobo is quite knowledgeable when it comes to computers and the programs that run them.

Best Regards,

-Terry