Bottlenecks? Oh those bottlenecks! SierraJuliet (J) vs Mundy (A)

[LargeSlowTarget]

ORIGINAL: anarchyintheuk

If he actually attacked using the battalion sized LCUs (and it looks like he did), he made a huge mistake. Probably 60% of his losses were due to that. His division sized LCUs may be in better shape than you think. The only one he has to worry about for replacements is the 18th British.

The battalion sized units are best used as garrisons. There are many locations in India requiring 5 to 30 AV for the garrison requirements, and many of the units covering those locations at game start are either oversized for the job or slated for withdrawal (or both). So it is a good idea to save the non-withdrawing battalions for rear-area security, not for front line duty.

[SierraJuliet]

10 October 1942

BURMA

Invasion Support action off Moulmein

21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships

xAP Teikyo Maru
DD Karukaya
DD Kuri

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Night Time Surface Combat near Rangoon at 53,55 Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CA Mogami
CA Suzuya
DD Fubuki
DD Shinonome
DD Ayanami
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships

xAP Devonshire
xAP Dilwara, Shell hits 27, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Rohna, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Khandalla, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Santhia, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Zealandia, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Marella
xAK Clan Alpine
xAK Filleigh
xAK Nirpura
xAK Nirvana
xAK John Lykes, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Ombilin

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 2,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

SS RTN Vilun launches 2 torpedoes at 54,54 near Rangoon.

Allied Ships

xAP Poelau Tello, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Night Time Surface Combat near Rangoon at 51,54 Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CL Naka, Shell hits 1, on fire
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
CL Oi, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Michishio
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships

CA Exeter
CA Hawkins~, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk
CL Hobart
CL Enterprise~
CL Birmingham~
DD Nepal
DD Van Galen, Shell hits 1
DD Arrow
DD Fortune~
DD Griffin~

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Farley H. crosses the 'T'
Task forces break off...

Night Time Surface Combat near Rangoon at 51,55, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CA Mogami
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 1
DD Shinonome, Shell hits 1
DD Ayanami
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships

CA Exeter
CL Hobart, Shell hits 1
CL Enterprise~, Shell hits 2
CL Birmingham~, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Van Galen, Shell hits 1
DD Arrow
DD Fortune~
DD Griffin~, Shell hits 2, on fire

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Gordon, O L crosses the 'T'
Masuyama L. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

Invasion Support action off Moulmein.

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships

xAP Teikyo Maru
DD Karukaya
DD Kuri

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Invasion Support action off Moulmein.

23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships

xAP Teikyo Maru
DD Karukaya
DD Kuri

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Day Time Surface Combat near Rangoon at 51,55 Range 7,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CA Mogami, Shell hits 2
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Shinonome, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
DD Ayanami
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships

CA Exeter
CL Hobart
CL Enterprise~
CL Birmingham~, Shell hits 1
DD Nepal
DD Van Galen
DD Arrow
DD Fortune~
DD Griffin~, Shell hits 1

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Day Time Surface Combat near Bassein at 51,52 Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CL Naka, Shell hits 26, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Michishio, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships

CA Exeter, Shell hits 1
CL Hobart, Shell hits 5
CL Enterprise~
DD Nepal, Shell hits 1
DD Van Galen, Shell hits 3

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Tawara, Yoshioki crosses the 'T'
Tawara, Yoshioki orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

Day Time Surface Combat near Moulmein at 54,55 Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CL Sendai
CL Nagara, Shell hits 7, on fire
DD Shirakumo, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Ushio, Shell hits 5, heavy fires

Allied Ships

DD Norman, Shell hits 16, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Tjerk Hiddes, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AMC Westralia, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Jaladuta
xAK Jalajaran, Shell hits 4
xAK Empire Kumari
xAKL Kalarand
xAK Mundra
xAK Empire Tugela
xAK Empire Kohinoor
xAK Lulworth Hill
xAK Shirala
xAK Steaua Romania
xAK Testbank
xAK Uffington Court
xAKL Jalatarang
xAP Australia Star, Shell hits 1
xAP Idomeneus
xAKL Agnes, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Anatina, Shell hits 2
xAKL Mabella
xAKL Bust
xAKL Hermelin, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Boschfontein
xAP Kota Tjandi~, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Camphuys
xAP Le Maire
xAP Stagen
xAP +Tasman
xAP Tanimbar, Shell hits 5
xAP Koolinda, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Montoro, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAP Koolama, Shell hits 20, on fire
xAK Van Heutsz
xAK Tjibesar, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAKL Musi
xAK Apory
xAK Seistan
xAK Siang Wo, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Saaid
xAKL Dah Puh, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Dai Dah
xAKL Graciosa
xAKL Lindinha
xAKL Margaret
xAKL Nyoughla

Allied ground losses:
6796 casualties reported
Squads: 204 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 278 destroyed, 143 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 81 (53 destroyed, 28 disabled)
Vehicles lost 54 (40 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Hirata, Noboru crosses the 'T'
xAKL Dah Puh collides with xAK Testbank at 54, 55
Hirata, Noboru orders Japanese TF to disengage
xAP Boschfontein collides with xAK Lulworth Hill at 54, 55
Task forces break off...

Day Time Surface Combat near Moulmein at 54,55 Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

CL Sendai
CL Nagara, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships

DD Norman, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
xAK Jaladuta
xAK Jalajaran
xAK Empire Kumari
xAKL Kalarand
xAK Mundra, Shell hits 1
xAK Empire Tugela
xAK Empire Kohinoor
xAK Lulworth Hill
xAK Shirala
xAK Steaua Romania
xAK Testbank
xAK Uffington Court
xAKL Jalatarang, Shell hits 1
xAP Australia Star, on fire
xAP Idomeneus
xAKL Agnes, heavy fires
xAK Anatina
xAKL Mabella, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAKL Bust
xAKL Hermelin, and is sunk
xAP Boschfontein, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAP Camphuys
xAP Le Maire
xAP Stagen
xAP +Tasman
xAP Tanimbar, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
xAP Koolinda, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
xAP Koolama, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Van Heutsz
xAK Tjibesar, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Musi
xAK Apory
xAK Seistan
xAKL Saaid
xAKL Dah Puh, and is sunk
xAKL Dai Dah
xAKL Graciosa
xAKL Lindinha
xAKL Margaret
xAKL Nyoughla, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
6768 casualties reported
Squads: 294 destroyed, 92 disabled
Non Combat: 138 destroyed, 84 disabled
Engineers: 40 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 113 (88 destroyed, 25 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (13 destroyed, 11 disabled)

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 4,000 yards
Hirata, Noboru orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 30

Allied aircraft

Blenheim IV x 4
Hurricane IIb Trop x 4

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships

xAP Teikyo Maru

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 54,55

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 7
Blenheim IV x 4

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim IV: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships

CL Nagara, heavy fires

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 7
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft

Blenheim I x 4
Blenheim IV x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim I: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships

DD Minazuki
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hagikaze

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 12
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 19

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 7
Blenheim IV x 14

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships

BB Kongo
DD RTN Phra Ruang
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hagikaze

SS RTN Machanu launches 2 torpedoes at 54,55 near Moulmein

Allied Ships

xAKL Mabella, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Invasion Support action off Moulmein.

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships

xAP Teikyo Maru
DD Karukaya
DD Kuri

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Japanese shock attack at Moulmein.

Attacking force 5410 troops, 109 guns, 1 vehicle, Assault Value = 262
Defending force 3124 troops, 26 guns, 40 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Japanese adjusted assault: 410
Allied adjusted defense: 65

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Moulmein!!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
848 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 65 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 17 (16 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 42 (42 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
9th Division

Defending units:
116th RAF Base Force
223 Group Base Force





CL Naka sinks at sea

D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 111,109

Madras expands port to size 9

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiangtu (91, 51)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

Terauchi, Saburo reassigned

Loss of CL Kitakami on Oct 10, 1942 is admitted
Loss of CL Oi on Oct 10, 1942 is admitted

CA Hawkins is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 10, 1942
DD Norman is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
DD Tjerk Hiddes is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
AMC Westralia is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAP Zealandia is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 10, 1942
xAKL Mabella is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAKL Hermelin is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAP Kota Tjandi is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAP Koolinda is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAP Montoro is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAP Koolama is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAK Siang Wo is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942
xAKL Dah Puh is reported to have been sunk near Moulmein on Oct 10, 1942

35th Sentai arrives at Maizuru+

[Bif1961]

I don't know what he had inbound but whatever it is it will have to swim ashore.

[SierraJuliet]

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

I don't know what he had inbound but whatever it is it will have to swim ashore.

This was such a great result. Many troops lost in the water and what is left now most unlikely to become hard to dislodge reinforcements at Moulmein. The loss of Kitakami, Oi and Naka to the British TF was acceptable in that it meant the British hunters did not get a sniff of my transports. Most importantly from this turn is the swift capture of Moulmein by 9th Division. The back door to the Allied land assault has been closed. The Allied super stack now has a movement arrow pointing towards Moulmein. 9th Division is ordered to immediately start digging in. If the whole Allied stack turns up it will be the turn of the 9th to stand up and be counted.

[SierraJuliet]

11 October 1942

BURMA

Night Time Surface Combat near Rangoon at 53,54 Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships

BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
DD Arashio

Allied Ships

xAK Jaladuta
xAK Jalajaran
xAK Empire Kumari
xAKL Kalarand
xAK Mundra, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
xAK Empire Tugela
xAK Empire Kohinoor
xAK Lulworth Hill
xAK Shirala
xAK Steaua Romania
xAK Testbank
xAK Uffington Court
xAP Australia Star, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAP Idomeneus
xAK Anatina
xAKL Bust
xAP Boschfontein, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
xAP Camphuys
xAP Le Maire
xAP Stagen
xAP +Tasman, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
xAK Van Heutsz
xAKL Musi
xAK Apory
xAK Seistan
xAKL Saaid
xAKL Dai Dah
xAKL Lindinha
xAKL Margaret

Allied ground losses:
2019 casualties reported
Squads: 106 destroyed, 62 disabled
Non Combat: 159 destroyed, 103 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 156 (139 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Vehicles lost 53 (36 destroyed, 17 disabled)

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 3% moonlight: 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
Obata, Chozaemon orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

SS I-156 is sighted by escort at 51,54 near Rangoon.

Allied Ships

DD Arrow
DD Fortune~

Japanese morning Air attack on 2/11th FA Regiment at Thanbyuzayat – 1 vehicle destroyed.

Japanese aircraft

Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 1

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 14
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25
Hawk III x 5

Allied aircraft

Beaufort I x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Beaufort I: 2 destroyed

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 14
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 24
Hawk III x 5

Allied aircraft

Vildebeest III x 16
P-400 Airacobra x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Vildebeest III: 3 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships

BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 54,55

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 10
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships

BB Hyuga, Bomb hits 1

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 14
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 24
Hawk III x 4

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 5
Beaufort I x 4
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
Hawk III: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
Beaufort I: 2 destroyed
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 10
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 8
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 19
Hawk III x 1

Allied aircraft

Vildebeest III x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Vildebeest III: 3 destroyed

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 54,55

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships

BB Ise

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 54,55

Allied aircraft

B-25C Mitchell x 6
P-400 Airacobra x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships

CL Sendai

CHINA

83/44 is occupied by the Japanese.





B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking an Allied SS at 111,109
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking SS Dolphin at 111,109
SS Dolphin is reported HIT
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking SS Dolphin at 111,109
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking SS S-34 at 111,109
SS S-34 is reported HIT

Ichang expands airfield to size 3
Dutch Harbor expands port to size 6
Singapore expands fortifications to size 4
Portland Roads expands airfield to size 5

A6M3 Zero-Reisen upgrading to A6M3a Zero-Reisen at Nagoya

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!

xAKL Shunyo Maru arrives at Shanghai
SC CHa-43 arrives at Okayama

xAK Mundra is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 11, 1942
xAP Boschfontein is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 11, 1942
xAP +Tasman is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 11, 1942

35th Sentai arrives at Chiba=

[SierraJuliet]

12 October 1942

PHILIPPINES

SS Sealion launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 81,69 near Itbayat Island

Japanese Ships

DD Nokaze
DD Harukaze
TK Kaizyo Maru
DD Tachikaze

SS Sealion is sighted by escort at 84,68 near Itbayat Island.

Japanese Ships

DD Yunagi

BURMA

SS I-156 launches 6 torpedoes at 51,53 near Rangoon.

Allied Ships

xAP Australia Star, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Japanese morning Air attack on 17th Indian' Division at Thanbyuzayat – 49 casualties (1 combat and 1 non-combat squad destroyed).

Japanese aircraft

Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10

Allied aircraft

P-400 Airacobra x 4

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10
Hawk III x 3

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 12
P-400 Airacobra x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships

xAK Okiyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
SC Ch-22, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Hokkai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SC Ch-14

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 6
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10
Hawk III x 3

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships

BB Haruna
BB Kongo

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 3
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 31
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10
Hawk III x 2

Allied aircraft

B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships

DD Hasu
DD Kuri

HOME ISLANDS

SS Perch launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 109,69 near Torishima

Japanese Ships

DMS W-13
DMS W-22
LSD Akitsu Maru
AK Arimasan Maru
AK Katuragi Maru
AK Kiyosumi Maru
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAK Asosan Maru
E Hatsukari
E Manazuru

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.

THAILAND

56/57 is occupied by the Japanese.




Ki-51a Sonia_ from 71st I.F.Chutai' attacking SS Guardfish at 86,70
G3M2 Nell-Chukou from Bihoro Ku K-1 Det' has spotted CVL Hermes at 51,53
CVL Hermes is reported HIT

Sining expands port to size 2
Thanbyuzayat expands fortifications to size 2
Yingtan expands port to size 2

Ace pilot Nakajima, B. of 3rd Ku S-1' is promoted to CPO

CL Tama beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+
CL Kiso beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+

Repairs completed on E Shimushu at Yokohama=+, ship returned to service

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

Loss of SC Ch-22 on Oct 12, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Unyo Maru on Apr 22, 1942 is admitted

xAKL P-163 arrives at Niigata

xAP Australia Star is reported to have been sunk near Rangoon on Oct 12, 1942

[SierraJuliet]

13 October 1942

BURMA

SS I-154 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 54,46 near Akyab.

Allied Ships

xAP Le Maire

SS I-154 attacks on the surface at 54,44 near Akyab

Allied Ships

xAKL Kalarand, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Massive explosion on xAKL Kalarand

Allied afternoon Air attack on 9th Division at Moulmein – 34 casualties.

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 9
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 49
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10
Hawk III x 2

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 6
Blenheim I x 6
Blenheim IV x 19
Wellington Ic x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim I: 2 damaged
Blenheim IV: 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Allied afternoon Air attack on 9th Division at Moulmein – 15 casualties (1 non-combat squad destroyed).

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 3
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
Hawk III x 2

Allied aircraft

Blenheim IV x 2
Wellington Ic x 12
P-400 Airacobra x 3

Japanese aircraft losses

A6M3 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 30
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 4
Beaufort I x 2
Hurricane IIb Trop x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

Beaufort I: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships

BB Ise
BB Yamashiro
CL Sendai
BB Hyuga

Allied afternoon Air attack on 9th Division at Moulmein – 44 casualties.

Japanese aircraft

Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft

B-17E Fortress x 9
B-17F Fortress x 9
B-24D Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft

B-25C Mitchell x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships

xAK Nankai Maru
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 1
BB Kongo
xAK Myoko Maru

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Allied aircraft

B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships

xAK Kinugawa Maru
xAK Manila Maru

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Allied aircraft

B-25C Mitchell x 3

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships

CL Sendai

MALAYA

SS Truant launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 53,60 near Tavoy

Japanese Ships

DD Ushio

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no escort encountered.





D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking a Electric Boat S-42 class SS at 111,107
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 111,107
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku sighting report: 2 Allied ships at 39,62 near Car Nicobar, speed 18, Moving Southwest

Moulmein expands fortifications to size 1
Chittagong expands port to size 5
Buna expands fortifications to size 2

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

xAKL Kalarand is reported to have been sunk near Akyab on Oct 13, 1942

52nd Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo=
54th Construction Battalion arrives at Keijo
58th Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo=

[SierraJuliet]

14 October 1942

BURMA

SS Amberjack launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 55,55 near Moulmein.

Japanese Ships

xAP Kachidoki Maru

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort at 55,55 near Moulmein.

Japanese Ships

DD Minazuki
DD Kuretake

Allied Ships

SS Amberjack, hits 4

SS Amberjack is sighted by escort at 55,55, near Moulmein.

Japanese Ships

PB Ichiyo Maru
PB Odatsuki Maru

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.





SS I-123* lays minefield near Akyab ( 52 , 46).

Suchow expands port to size 1
Ponape expands fortifications to size 4
Portland Roads expands port to size 4

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!

ACM #Watergate is reported to have been sunk near Kwangchowan on Dec 20, 1941

[SierraJuliet]

15 October 1942

BURMA

TF 300 encounters mine field at Thanbyuzayat.

Allied Ships

SS Amberjack, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 8
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 40
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 23

Allied aircraft

Vengeance I x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

Vengeance I: 4 destroyed

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 8
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 37
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 23

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 8
P-400 Airacobra x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Moulmein at 55,55

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 8
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 41
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 23

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 7
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 8
P-400 Airacobra x 3

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese shock attack at 54,57.

Attacking force 38 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE 54/57!!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
3rd Raiding Rgt /1




D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking SS S-18 at 111,108
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking a Narwhal class SS at 111,108
a Electric Boat S-42 class SS is reported HIT

Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard DD Shirakumo

Kaifeng expands port to size 2
Koumac expands airfield to size 3
Luganville expands airfield to size 1

Ace pilot Murakami V. of 3rd Ku S-1' is promoted to CPO
Ace pilot Aihara O. of Shoho-1 is promoted to CPO

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

Hashiguchi F. now available for reassignment

[SierraJuliet]

16 October 1942

BURMA

Allied morning Air attack on TF near Thanbyuzayat at 54,56

Japanese aircraft

Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 8
B-25C Mitchell x 6
P-400 Airacobra x 3

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships

CL Kashii
xAK Nako Maru

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Thanbyuzayat at 54,56

Japanese aircraft

Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 6
P-400 Airacobra x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses

B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships

xAK Tatukami Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kurohime Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

57/55 is occupied by the Japanese.

CHINA

Japanese afternoon sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.

PACIFIC

SS I-166 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 164,107 near Johnston Island

Japanese Ships

SS I-166, hits 11

Allied Ships

DD Gwin
DD Grayson




D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking SS S-18 at 111,108
F1M2 Pete-Kan from Maya-2 attacking SS Pompano at 106,124

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!

SC Ch-36 arrives at Tokyo=
51st Construction Battalion arrives at Tokyo=
57th Construction Battalion arrives at Keijo

[SierraJuliet]

17 October 1942

BURMA

SS Kingfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 55,56 near Thanbyuzayat.

Japanese Ships

DD Hagikaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Sagiri

Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Thanbyuzayat at 55,56

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 4
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 13
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 38
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 8
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

DEI

SS Shad launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 71,96 near Gorontalo.

Japanese Ships

DD Makigumo
AO Erimo
TK Toen Maru
TK Ogura Maru #2

AUSTRALIA

SS I-5 is sighted by escort at 114,140 near Rennell Island.

Japanese Ships

SS I-5, hits 5

Allied Ships

xAK Period
xAK Mundalla
xAK Aroona
xAK Empire Hamble
xAK Charon
E Stronghold

SS I-169 is sighted by escort at 114,140 near Rennell Island.

Allied Ships

ML St John (S-19)
AM Colac
AM Cairns
xAK Period
xAK Mernoo
xAK Aldinga
xAK Dumosa
xAK Charon
E Stronghold

PACIFIC

SS I-7 is sighted by escort at 114,139 near Lunga.

Allied Ships

AM Colac
AM Cairns
xAK Period
xAK Mangola
xAK Cagou
xAK Demosthenes
xAK Charon
E Stronghold

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.




G4M1 Betty-Rikko from Yokosuka Ku K-1 attacking SS Pompano at 105,124

Naga expands fortifications to size 4
Moulmein expands fortifications to size 2
Blagoveshchensk expands airfield to size 9
Alameda expands port to size 6
Corvallis expands airfield to size 5

Device Nakajima Ha-45 advances R&D

Ace pilot Kawabata U. of Ryujo-1 is promoted to CPO

3rd Ku S-1' attains carrier trained status on Akagi

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Tangshan (96, 41)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

xAKL P-64 arrives at Nagoya

xAKL Assam LOC Flats #2 is reported to have been sunk near Diamond Harbour on Apr 25, 1942

Loss of AG RTN Pangan on Aug 29, 1942 is admitted

[SierraJuliet]

18 October 1942

BURMA

SS Peto is sighed by escort at 53,58 near Ye.

Japanese Ships

DD Fumizuki
AKL Haruta Maru'
xAKL Hidaka Maru
xAKL Bichu Maru
xAKL Nichiryo Maru
xAKL Hanakawa Maru
xAKL Akita Maru
xAKL Yosyu Maru
xAKL Turusima Maru
xAKL Kumakawa Maru
xAKL Columbia Maru
DD Namikaze
DD Okikaze

SS Peto is attacked by escort at 53,58 near Ye.

Japanese Ships

DD Fumizuki
AKL Haruta Maru'
xAKL Hidaka Maru
xAKL Bichu Maru
xAKL Nichiryo Maru
xAKL Hanakawa Maru
xAKL Akita Maru
xAKL Yosyu Maru
xAKL Turusima Maru
xAKL Kumakawa Maru
xAKL Columbia Maru
DD Namikaze
DD Okikaze

Allied Ships

SS Peto, hits 1

SS Sailfish elects not to launch torpedoes at 55,56 near Thanbyuzayat.

Japanese Ships

xAKL Satsuma Maru
PB Kensyo Maru
PB Rokko Maru #2
xAK Kimnon Maru
xAK Nishi Maru
xAKL Yamakuni Maru
xAKL Minryo Maru
xAKL Oigawa Maru
PB Taikei Maru #2
PB Heizan Maru

Japanese morning Air attack on 7th Australian Division at Moulmein - 108 casualties.

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 9
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 16
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 29

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 11
Hurricane IIb Trop x 7
P-400 Airacobra x 5

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-49-Ia Helen: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Japanese morning Air attack on 7th Australian Division – Moulmein - 78 casualties.

Japanese aircraft

Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8

Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 6
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3
P-400 Airacobra x 4

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 2 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied bombardment attack at Moulmein – A 374 casualties (17 combat squads, 2 non-combat squads destroyed and 8 guns destroyed)
Attacking force 107178 troops, 1547 guns, 1735 vehicles, Assault Value = 3042
Defending force 28119 troops, 321 guns, 181 vehicles, Assault Value = 857

Assaulting units:
39th Indian Division
1st Gloucestershire Battalion
46th Indian Brigade
Rangoon BAF~ Battalion
14ID 23rd Indian Brigade
5th Burma Battalion
7th Australian Division
17th Indian' Division
18th British Division
3rd Burma Battalion
45th Indian Brigade
7th Armoured~ Brigade
Upper Burma BAF~ Battalion
6th Australian Division
19th Indian' Division
2nd Loyal Battalion
44th Indian Brigade
14ID 88th Indian Brigade
14ID 36th Indian Brigade
70th British~ Div /9
6th Medium Regiment
2/11th FA Regiment
2/9th FA Regiment
1st Burma Battalion
Prajoeda Cdo
2/1st Med Regiment
Burma Corps~
85th British AT Gun Regiment
12th Indian Construction Battalion

Defending units:
9th Division
14th Tank Regiment
48th Division
4th Raiding Rgt /2
12th Base Force
22nd JNAF AF Unit
14th' Army
20th AA Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn

The Allied super stack has arrived at Moulmein. They are not going to have an easy time of it as Japanese Army reinforcements have been pouring in. My hope is to keep them penned in and once 55th Division is ready have them move up and seal off the final Allied controlled hex at Moulmein. If they stay penned, I plan on demolishing the whole stack if I get the time to do so.

HOME ISLANDS

SS Grayback is sighted by escort at 108,62 near Kumano.

Japanese Ships

xAK Taijima Maru
xAK Syoryu Maru
xAK Kaisyo Maru
xAK Mansyu Maru
xAK Tyoyo Maru
xAK Sumatra Maru
xAK Singapore Maru
xAK Hague Maru
xAK Borneo Maru
PB Teibo Maru #2
PB Mikitade Maru

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort at 103,61 near Kanoya.

Japanese Ships

DD Harukaze
TK Kaizyo Maru
DD Nokaze
DD Tachikaze

DEI

SS O24 is sighted by escort at 55,97 near Sampit.

Japanese Ships

CA Takao
DD Sawakaze
DD Arare

Allied Ships

SS O24, hits 1

PHILIPPINES

SS Seawolf is sighed by escort at 77,77 near Bataan/Corregidor.

Japanese Ships

DMS W-22
LSD Akitsu Maru
AK Arimasan Maru
AK Katuragi Maru
AK Kiyosumi Maru
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAK Asosan Maru
xAK Kansai Maru
E Hatsukari
E Manazuru

PACIFIC

SS I-7 is sighted by escort at 114,138 near Lunga.

Allied Ships

xAK Mangola
xAK Cagou
xAK Demosthenes
AM Colac

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.




Repairs completed on DD Tsuga at Yokohama=+, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Matsukaze at Singapore, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Amatsukaze at Singapore, ship returned to service

B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking SS S-18 at 111,108
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking a O19 Class class SS at 111,108
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei from 8th Sentai attacking an Allied SS at 83,69
B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking a KV Class class SS at 111,108
an Allied SS is reported HIT
F1M2 Pete-Kan from Atago-2 attacking a Barracuda class SS at 106,124
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei from 8th Sentai attacking a KV Class class SS at 83,69
a T' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT

Pendleton expands airfield to size 6
Mombasa expands port to size 5
Bakersfield expands airfield to size 6

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

[SierraJuliet]

19 October 1942

PACIFIC

SS I-169 is sighted by escort at 114,138 near Lunga.

Allied Ships

ML St John (S-19)
xAK Mernoo
xAK Aldinga
xAK Dumosa
AM Colac

SS I-7 elects not to launches torpedoes at 114,138 near Lunga.

Japanese Ships

SS I-7^, hits 3

Allied Ships

AM Colac
ML St John (S-19)
xAK Mangola
xAK Cagou
xAK Demosthenes

SS I-19 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target at 114,138 near Lunga.

Allied Ships

E Stronghold
ML St John (S-19)
xAK Mundalla
xAK Aroona
xAK Empire Hamble
AM Colac

SS I-7 is sighted by escort at 114,138 near Lunga.

Japanese Ships

SS I-7^, hits 3

Allied Ships

TK Pendopo
AM Inverell

HOME ISLANDS

SS Sculpin launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 108,66 near Torishima.

Japanese Ships

TK Nissyo Maru
TK Rikko Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Akatsuki Maru
DD Hatakaze

SS Perch is sighted by escort at 110,65 near Aogashima.

Japanese Ships

TK Rikko Maru
TK Nissyo Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Akatsuki Maru
DD Hatakaze

CHINA

Japanese morning sweep on Kweilin – no CAP encountered.

Japanese deliberate attack at 87,46.

Attacking force 752 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36
Defending force 51 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

Japanese adjusted assault: 34
Allied adjusted defense: 2

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE 87/46!!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: experience(-)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
14th RGC Temp./B Division
14th RGC Temp./C Division

Defending units:
#Administration





B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking SS S-18 at 111,108
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 111,108

Repairs completed on SS I-20_ at Yokohama=+, ship returned to service

Fusan expands airfield to size 4
Fresno expands airfield to size 6

Ace pilot Kanzaki B. of Yokosuka Ku S-1/A is promoted to CPO
Ace pilot Okazaki, M. of 3rd Ku S-1 Det A' is promoted to CPO

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

Hirashima, F now available for reassignment
Kitamura, Kuro now available for reassignment
Okuno, C now available for reassignment

xAKL P-137 arrives at Niigata

xAK Kauri is reported to have been sunk near Luganville on Jul 27, 1942

111th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure+
110th Ship Eng Coy arrives at Yokohama=+
210th Ship Eng Coy arrives at Yokohama=+

[SierraJuliet]

20 October 1942

HOME ISLANDS

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort at 103,61 near Kanoya.

Japanese Ships

xAK Kosin Maru #2
PB Chohakusan Maru

SS Runner launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 99,59 near Fukue-jima.

Japanese Ships

PB-31 (Kiku)
xAK Tatuha Maru
xAK Nitii Maru
xAK Kiyama Maru
PB Okuyo Maru #2

DEI

SS Trout is sighted by escort at 77,96 near Sangi.

Japanese Ships

TK Teiyo Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
SC Ch-5
SC Ch-4

PHILIPPINES

SS Guardfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 84,68 near Itbayat Island.

Japanese Ships

DD Asanagi

PACIFIC

SS I-26 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 198,107 near Lahaina.

Allied Ships

xAK Jonathan Harrington, Torpedo hits 1

THAILAND

Tambaya is occupied by the Japanese.




Trichinopoly expands airfield to size 3
Tuyun expands port to size 3

Ace pilot Matsuki B. of Ryujo-1 is promoted to CPO

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

Loss of xAKL Yuki Maru on Jan 16, 1942 is admitted

xAKL P-166 arrives at Saigon

[SierraJuliet]

21 October 1942

PACIFIC

SS I-8 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 197,107 near Lahaina.

Allied Ships

CM Terror

BURMA

Japanese morning Air attack on 6th Medium Regiment at Moulmein – 2 guns lost and 7 vehicles destroyed.

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 8
A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 5
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 12
Hawk III x 5

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 12
Hurricane IIb Trop x 8
P-400 Airacobra x 6

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 destroyed
Hawk III: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed




Repairs completed on CL Yura at Singapore, ship returned to service

Saigon expands port to size 6
Miri-Lutong expands airfield to size 5
Christmas Island PO expands airfield to size 2
Wampo-Chungkai-Kwai expands port to size 1
81/80 expands fortifications to size 1
85/47 expands fortifications to size 2

Ace pilot Oda E. of Shokaku-1 is promoted to PO1

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Loss of xAK Nippo Maru on Apr 11, 1942 is admitted

xAP President Grant is reported to have been sunk near Bataan / Corregidor on Dec 28, 1941

[SierraJuliet]

22 October 1942

PACIFIC

SS I-173 is sighted by escort at 155,107 near Johnston Island.

Japanese Ships

SS I-173, hits 2

Allied Ships

DD Monaghan

SS I-28 launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 158,107 near Johnston Island.

Allied Ships

DD Monaghan
DD Aylwin

BURMA

TF 380 encounters mine field at Thanbyuzayat.

Allied Ships

SS Kingfish, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese morning Air attack on Upper Burma BAF~ Battalion at Moulmein – 92 casualties (1 non-combat squad destroyed).

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 5
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 12
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 18
Hawk III x 2

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 12
Hurricane IIb Trop x 6
P-400 Airacobra x 4

Japanese aircraft losses

A6M3 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed
Hawk III: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
Hurricane IIb Trop: 2 destroyed
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese morning Air attack on Upper Burma BAF~ Battalion at Moulmein – 60 casualties (5 non-combat squads destroyed).

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 4
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 31
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 4
Hurricane IIb Trop x 1

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

H81-A3: 1 destroyed
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

Japanese shock attack at Martaban.

Attacking force 67 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Martaban!!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
4th Raiding Rgt /1

Recon had shown the base to be deserted so in went a small force of paras. Reinforcements are on the way and 33rd Division is on the move from inland to shore things up.

HOME ISLANDS

SS Perch is sighted by escort at 110,68 near Torishima.

Japanese Ships

TK Rikko Maru
TK Nissyo Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Akatsuki Maru
DD Hatakaze




Repairs completed on E Hato at Tokyo=, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on E Sagi at Tokyo=, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Shirakumo at Singapore, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Fubuki at Singapore, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Kumano at Rabaul, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Minegumo at Rabaul, ship returned to service

E8N2 Dave from Mikuma-2 attacking SS Pompano at 106,124
SS Pompano is reported HIT

Pagan expands fortifications to size 1
Aircraft A6M5 Zero-Reisen advances R&D
Ace pilot Endo A. of Ryujo-1 is promoted to CPO

Previous report of sinking of DD Monssen incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!

AMc Rampur is reported to have been sunk near Trivandrum on May 12, 1942

PG Suma' arrives at Hong Kong
55th Construction Battalion arrives at Keijo

[SierraJuliet]

23 October 1942

HOME ISLANDS

SS Tambor launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 107,71 near Chichi-jima.

Japanese Ships

TK Nissyo Maru
TK Rikko Maru
TK Kuroshio Maru
TK Akatsuki Maru
DD Hatakaze

SS O16 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 112,62 near Shimizu.

Japanese Ships

DD Usugumo
DD Yuzuki

PHILIPPINES

SS Guardfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 84,68 near Itabayat Island

Japanese Ships

DD Yunagi
DD Asanagi




G4M1 Betty-Rikko from Yokosuka Ku K-1 attacking SS Skipjack at 106,127
Ki-48-Ib Lily-Sokei from 8th Sentai attacking SS Guardfish at 84,68
SS Guardfish is reported HIT
Ki-51a Sonia_ from 71st I.F.Chutai' attacking SS Grayling at 85,68

Repairs completed on SS RTN Vilun at Singapore, ship returned to service

Noumea expands airfield to size 6
Noumea expands port to size 6

Pilot Fukudome E. is reported as to have escaped capture

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!

YP Kelana is reported to have been sunk near Singapore on Jan 21, 1942

[SierraJuliet]

24 October 1942

MALAYA

SS Truant is sighted by escort at 53,60 near Tavoy.

Japanese Ships

xAK Kaga Maru
xAP Dairen Maru
xAP Montevideo Maru
xAP Hakone Maru
xAK Seikyo Maru
xAK Teisin Maru
DD Minekaze

SS Trusty is sighted by escort at 47,70 near Phuket.

Japanese Ships

DD Shirakumo
DD Fubuki
DD Sawakaze
DD Matsukaze

PHILIPPINES

SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes and misses at 75,76 near Subic Bay.

Japanese Ships

DMS W-15
PB Sansei Maru
PB Kamitu Maru
TK Tatibana Maru
TK San Luis Maru
TK Ogura Maru #3
TK Manju Maru
PB Sapporo Maru
PB Shonan Maru #16

BURMA

Japanese morning Air attack on 19th Indian' Division at Moulmein – 74 casualties (1 non-combat squad destroyed and 1 vehicle lost).

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 12
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 14
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 4
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 23

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 11
Hurricane IIb Trop x 3
P-400 Airacobra x 4

Japanese aircraft losses

A6M3 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses

Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed

Japanese morning Air attack on 19th Indian' Division at Moulmein – 21 casualties.

Japanese aircraft

A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 4
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 30
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8

Allied aircraft

H81-A3 x 4
Hurricane IIb Trop x 1

Japanese aircraft losses

Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses





Repairs completed on DD Akizuki at Rabaul, ship returned to service

B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking a Barracuda class SS at 111,108

Moulmein expands fortifications to size 3

Ace pilot Nishido, M. of Tainan Ku S-1 Det A is promoted to PO1

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Tangshan (96, 41)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kiungshan (71, 61)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

Kamiura, N now available for reassignment

xAK Urato Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure+

[SierraJuliet]

25 October 1942

PHILIPPINES

SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 77,78 near Lubang.

Japanese Ships

xAKL Fukuei Maru

BURMA

Night Naval bombardment of Moulmein

Japanese Ships

BB Yamato
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato

Allied ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)

Japanese morning Air attacks on 14ID 23rd Indian Brigade at Moulmein – 273 casualties (1 combat squad and 1 non-combat squas destroyed)

THAILAND

57/55 is occupied by the Japanese.




D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking a Electric Boat S-18 class SS at 111,107

Repairs completed on DD Shinonome at Singapore, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on SS I-9^ at Rabaul, ship returned to service

Tinian expands fortifications to size 2
Lunga expands airfield to size 4
Vizagapatnam expands airfield to size 7

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!

xAKL P-75 arrives at Kochi

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26 October 1942

PHILIPPINES

SS Guardfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 81,69 Itbayat Island.

Japanese Ships

AK Yamakaze Maru
SC Ch-11
SC Ch-10
AK Sinsei Maru
AK Yamazuki Maru
AK Kashii Maru
E Hayabusa
E Otori
PB Heiei Maru #7

MALAYA

SS Peto launches 6 torpedoes and misses at 52,59 near Tavoy.

Japanese Ships

BB Ise
BB Fuso
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships

SS Peto, hits 1

THAILAND

Allied morning Air attacks on Bangkok – 11 casualties, 21 port hits, 7 port fuel hits and 1 port supply hit.

Japanese Ships

PG RTN Dhonburi, Bomb hits 5

BURMA

For some days now, recon has been reporting naval TFs in the area of Ramree Island. KB, which has been lurking for some time, is unleashed.

Japanese morning Air attack on TF near Ramree Island at 54,48

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 75
B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 40
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 73

Japanese aircraft losses

B5N2 Kate-Kankoh: 2 damaged
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 3 damaged
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships

xAK Shirala, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
KV Verbana~, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL Hobart, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Exeter, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
xAP Le Maire, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Capetown~, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Nepal
xAK Catrine, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CL Ceres~, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Empire Kumari
xAK Jalapalaka, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Raranga
DD Laforey, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Indira, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Kinta
xAK Troja, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Tilawa, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
xAK Empire Tugela, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Fortune~
DD Hotspur~
DD Lightning, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Khedive Ismail, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
xAK Steaua Romania, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires

Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 85 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 72 (8 destroyed, 64 disabled)

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Exeter
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Tilawa
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Empire Tugela
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Khedive Ismail

Japanese afternoon Air attack on TF near Ramree Island at 54,48

Japanese aircraft

A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 74
B5N2 Kate-Kankoh x 32
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku x 69

Japanese aircraft losses

B5N2 Kate-Kankoh: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val-Kanbaku: 3 damaged

Allied Ships

CL Ceres~, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Catrine, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Hotspur~
CL Hobart, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Inconstant~
xAK Troja, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
CA Exeter, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Chilka
xAK Steaua Romania, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Kinta, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Empire Tugela, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Anatina, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
xAP Khedive Ismail, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Nepal, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Isis~, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Stagen
xAK Van Heutsz, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Idomeneus, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Arrow, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Jalapalaka, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Jaladurga, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 122 destroyed, 73 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 175 (117 destroyed, 58 disabled)

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Anatina
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Arethusa class CL
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Jaladurga

Japanese deliberate attack at Papun.

Attacking force 8707 troops, 98 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 388
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 390
Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 390 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Papun!!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)

Assaulting units:
33rd Division

55/54 is occupied by the Japanese. This is a very handy hex flip. One hex outside of Rangoon and Pegu. If I can land troops here it will alleviate the need for a cross river assault into Pegu. 33 Division which is across the river from Pegu is already marching across with the river with the intention of coming ashore in the vacant hex on the other side of Pegu.




Repairs completed on CL Isuzu at Singapore, ship returned to service

San Diego expands port to size 8

Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)!
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

xAKL Kamoi Maru #9 arrives at Kochi

xAK Catrine is reported to have been sunk near Ramree Island on Oct 26, 1942
xAP Kinta is reported to have been sunk near Ramree Island on Oct 26, 1942
xAK Troja is reported to have been sunk near Ramree Island on Oct 26, 1942
xAKL De Klerk is reported to have been sunk near Luganville on Jul 27, 1942
xAP Van Cloon is reported to have been sunk near Colombo on May 04, 1942
KV Verbana is reported to have been sunk near Ramree Island on Oct 26, 1942