herwin
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Joined: 5/28/2004 From: Sunderland, UK Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: Feinder I didn't say it was easy. I just lost HMS Repulse to Bilbow in our PBEM to Nells (including 30 fighters on LRCAP : only 8 found the TF, grrr), trying to shut down Ambonia. Granted, I didn't expect it to be stocked yet, so shame on me. However, that's part of why I suggested cruisers, which move 12 (nothing moves more than 12 by the way). Even the fast BBs only go 10. So yes, it's a risk. But you often don't have the luxury of time to build an AF(4). Cruisers -are- a safer option than using CV-based air (which I realize is -not- what you were advocating). With CVs (besides the fact that you're risking your CVs), you have to END your turn well within strike and escort range, in order to deliver your bombers. So that's not really an option. Also consider the lack AF(4) bases around, cruiser bombardment TFs are often your only option (certainly mine at the moment). And the caviate' on building the AF(4) to base B-17s to shut down the base: You realize that your B-17s won't launch at extended range from an AF(4)... So it needs to be built within range of 10 (normal range). Otherwise, you're going to be very disappointed to complete your AF(4) at 12 hexes out, only to discover that it needs to be an AF(5)... No, shutting down hives of Bettys and Nells is NOT easy. -F- In reality, shore bombardment was not that effective. You had to use air power. After Guadalcanal, we never invaded without land-based air cover.
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Harry Erwin "For a number to make sense in the game, someone has to calibrate it and program code. There are too many significant numbers that behave non-linearly to expect that. It's just a game. Enjoy it." herwin@btinternet.com
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