Chickenboy
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Joined: 6/29/2002 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline
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Two comments: 1. Yes, putting the hurt on Commonwealth and Indian LCUs will make it difficult for them (and take a great deal of time) to regenerate effectively, due to their low replacement rates. If the Chinese army is still circa 200 squads a month (not sure about your mod / game), then one can also stay 'ahead' of this by timely liquidation of Chinese corps. Don't forget that it takes supply to flesh out replacements into skeleton corps, even if they are sequestered at Chungking. For me, destroying the smaller units (e.g., squads, engineers, guns) is where to direct your effort. Not making them retreat. Not making them take 'casualties' and fall back. But destroying the framework of the larger LCUs by putting the hurt on their subunit construction is where it's at for a pressure point. Moreso for those Allies with low replacement rates. 2. How to avoid enemy retreat and further their liquidation? Islands with no egress are helpful (Hong Kong, Singapore, Java, Sumatra, Philippines, Ceylon) starting points. Focus on controlling the enemy ability to withdraw from pressure. Restricting LOS/LOC by cutting off retreat paths before main assault. Surround. Pummel from the air (IJAAF predominant/exclusive). Use as much good Japanese artillery as possible and focus it. Make sure you have ample supply to support this siege. Small Japanese armored units are well suited for the LOC/LOS work-particularly in China. They can cover a lot of ground and turn a lot of hex sides, but they're brittle if used in a direct assault. Of course, as others have mentioned, destroying troop transports at sea is great work if you can find it. Destroying Allied carriers is job #1 for the IJN. Destroying Allied troops at sea is a close second.
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