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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... - 5/6/2007 2:44:53 PM

Sardaukar

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Any increase in Strategic points aquired when using Manpower attack ? You seem to have very god attacks going on there !

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... - 5/6/2007 3:56:36 PM

aztez

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

Any increase in Strategic points aquired when using Manpower attack ? You seem to have very god attacks going on there !

Good question. Actually hard to say yet. I noticed good amount of fires raging through but the damage these Manpower strikes caused is yet to be determined.

Hopefully these raids are causing Dave problems with his airforce. As said the idea is to annihilate his airforce once and for all.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/7/2007 5:23:50 PM

aztez

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Game date is 5th of December 1944

The airstrikes continued over the home islands.

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 94

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 79

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 39

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 24

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 34
B-24J Liberator x 208

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 29 damaged

Nakajima Engines hits 37

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 31
B-24J Liberator x 158

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 28 damaged

Nakajima Engine hits 29

The US CV's visited Manila. The results were not that impressive due to the Kamikaze intervention.

Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 18
J2M Jack x 17
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 129
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 25
Ki-102a Randy x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 167
F6F Hellcat x 154
SB2C Helldiver x 257
TBM Avenger x 428

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 16 destroyed
J2M Jack: 17 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 129 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 8 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 25 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 52 destroyed, 34 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 64 destroyed, 26 damaged
SB2C Helldiver: 7 destroyed, 46 damaged
TBM Avenger: 13 destroyed, 89 damaged

Japanese Ships
AR Oyashima Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Isuzu, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AK Yosida Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Ina Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Awaji Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Arimasan Maru, Bomb hits 1
CL Kuma, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Koryu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Sugi, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Izumo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Koryo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kinko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Hoeisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Yuri Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PC PC-20, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Anbo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Ichiyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Akebono, Bomb hits 1, on fire
MSW Hinode Maru #18, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Bordeaux Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Tonegawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yamura Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Agano, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Amatsu Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Asakaze Maru, Bomb hits 1
TK Yamazuru Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Naka, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Itukusima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Sanura Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Kyoie Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
MSW Kongo Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kiri, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hakozaki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Eiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tosei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Kiyokawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD APD-31, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Yamatsuru Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Ginyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
TK Bokuei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Chosen Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Belgium Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Manei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Nokaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kurenai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Taijun Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Nittatsu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Sikisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kachisan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Kosho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Aobasan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AV Sanuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kozan Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Toyu Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Gosyu Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Tamishima Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Sunten Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 4, on fire
TK Kuroshio Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Shingetsu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kinka Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Rikko Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Toyohara Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Momo, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kaya, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Columbia Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Kako, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kaisyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tutukami Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
TK Ogurasan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CA Maya, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AK Shanghai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-165, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Atago, Bomb hits 3
PG Choko Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Yuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Komaki Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PC Daito, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shinyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tatsutake Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP Meiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Hakubasan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Sanko Maru, Bomb hits 1
MSW Aoi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Take, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Cuba Maru, Bomb hits 1
TK Arima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayabusa, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Maya Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Mie Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Tran Ninh, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Gokoku Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Hikosan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Peking Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Asakasan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Nichiwa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK India Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AS Chogei, Bomb hits 1
AK Sinko Maru, Bomb hits 1
MSW Rikusen Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Sugiyama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kyushu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Fuyukawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Erie Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Susuzuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Noto Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Natsukawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Kowa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Nasusan Maru, Bomb hits 1
MSW Kaiyo Maru #3, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagao, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
301 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Port hits 36
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 8

Hmmm, at least some of the enemy CA's were hit hard. These ships should be out of action for time being.

...but than came the Kamikaze's....

Day Air attack on TF at 46,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 60
A6M3a Zero x 26
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 352
F6F Hellcat x 257

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 60 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 24 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CVE Attu
CV Enterprise, Kamikaze hits 3, on fire
CVE Long Island
CV Hornet

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Day Air attack on TF at 48,54

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 2
A6M3a Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, heavy damage

...the CV Enterprise sustained significant damage. Currently sys damage is at 50%. This means that she will be out for months if she even survives back to Pearl Harbour.

Meanwhile the Japanese troops managed to hold onto Myithkina.

Ground combat at Myitkyina

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 201107 troops, 525 guns, 1912 vehicles, Assault Value = 3650

Defending force 52477 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 881

Allied max assault: 1303 - adjusted assault: 436

Japanese max defense: 521 - adjusted defense: 623

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
1256 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
1688 casualties reported
Guns lost 32
Vehicles lost 6

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/9/2007 7:10:52 PM

aztez

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Relatively quiet past few days.

The air campaign over Japan continued. The targets were Nagoya and enemy aircraft factories at Gumma. Especially Zeke factories were targeted.

Gumma

Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 36
B-24J Liberator x 159

No Allied losses

Hits 41

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 19
B-24J Liberator x 99

No Allied losses

Hits 23

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 117

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 126

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 155

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 67

Japanese airforce managed to find the damaged CV Enterprise.

Day Air attack on TF at 49,53

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 21

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *she will propably survive though*

US CV TF's are ordered to move near Okinawa. They will target enemy airfields in the area.

US troops are loading in Iwo Jima and start their assault on Bonin soon.

In Burma Japanese troops managed to hold onto Myithkina.

Ground combat at Myitkyina

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 200881 troops, 526 guns, 1916 vehicles, Assault Value = 3665

Defending force 50139 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 804

Allied max assault: 2387 - adjusted assault: 909

Japanese max defense: 510 - adjusted defense: 535

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
1028 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

Allied ground losses:
1744 casualties reported
Guns lost 22
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Myitkyina

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 199241 troops, 498 guns, 1914 vehicles, Assault Value = 3553

Defending force 48923 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 756

Allied max assault: 2563 - adjusted assault: 371

Japanese max defense: 519 - adjusted defense: 477

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese ground losses:
1370 casualties reported
Guns lost 11

Allied ground losses:
2119 casualties reported
Guns lost 26
Vehicles lost 3

RAF is still conducting heavy ground bombing campaing in Burma.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/10/2007 8:20:03 PM

aztez

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Game date is 11th December 1944

As usual the airstrikes continued againts the Home Islands...

Gumma

Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 33
B-24J Liberator x 179

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

hits 74

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 32
B-24J Liberator x 180

No Allied losses

hits 47

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 25
B-24J Liberator x 142

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

hits 34

...these hits were againts Frank fighter factories.

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 151

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 141

US CV's launched an strike againts Naha airfield...

Day Air attack on Naha , at 54,46

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
SB2C Helldiver x 183
TBM Avenger x 350

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 25 destroyed
Ki-51 Sonia: 6 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 10 destroyed
B6N Jill: 10 destroyed
Ki-36 Ida: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 30
Airbase supply hits 12
Runway hits 225

The invasion force planned for Bonin's is about ready to head out.

Allied CV TF's will be covering these landings just in case Dave tries something with the remaining KB. Actually I wonder where does he have these carriers hiding???

CV Enterprise will survive. (Next turn she will be under Corsairs umbrella near Iwo Jima)

Day Air attack on TF at 61,53

Japanese aircraft
B5N Kate x 19

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 1
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N Kate: 15 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, heavy damage

In Burma allied troops captured Myithkina and got much needed supplies.

Ground combat at Myitkyina

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 194396 troops, 456 guns, 1886 vehicles, Assault Value = 3415

Defending force 11086 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 103

Allied max assault: 1713 - adjusted assault: 595

Japanese max defense: 84 - adjusted defense: 47

Allied assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Myitkyina base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
774 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
191 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/12/2007 8:36:57 AM

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Game date is 17th of December 1944

The bombing campaign continues over Japan...

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 66
J2M Jack x 89
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 35
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 35

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 34
B-29 Superfortress x 242

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 22 destroyed, 12 damaged
J2M Jack: 17 destroyed, 30 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 20 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 6 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 22 destroyed
B-29 Superfortress: 8 destroyed, 58 damaged

Manpower hits 6

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 47
J2M Jack x 36
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 26

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 62
B-29 Superfortress x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 20 destroyed, 3 damaged
J2M Jack: 9 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 9 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 15 destroyed, 7 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Manpower hits 8

Gumma

Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 34
B-24J Liberator x 179

No Allied losses

hits 32

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 35
B-24J Liberator x 166

No Allied losses

hits 54

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 35
B-24J Liberator x 146

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

hits 51

Nagasaki

Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 32
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 18

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 304
B-24J Liberator x 186

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 37 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 12 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 24 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 7 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 6 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 5 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 7 destroyed
B6N Jill: 3 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 11 destroyed, 10 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
122 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 33
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 73

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Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 135
B-24J Liberator x 160

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 16 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 7 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 2 destroyed
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 161

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Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 30
B-24J Liberator x 208

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 5 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 24 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 7 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 8 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 258

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Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 275

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 190

The invasion of Bonin's have begun now.

TF 1136 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

TF 1136 troops unloading over beach at Bonin, 65,52

Allied Ships
LCVP 533F, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LCVP 533L, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Coastal Guns at Bonin, 65,52, firing at TF 1136
800 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCVP 532N, Shell hits 2
LCVP 532M, Shell hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
LCVP 532F, Shell hits 23, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-475, Shell hits 1
LCT LCT-474, Shell hits 2
LCT LCT-472, Shell hits 3
LCT LCT-377, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-376
LCT LCT-374, Shell hits 4
LCT LCT-361
LCT LCT-356
LCT LCT-329, Shell hits 2
LCT LCT-179, Shell hits 5

Allied ground losses:
1358 casualties reported
Guns lost 49

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TF 1054 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

TF 1054 troops unloading over beach at Bonin, 65,52

Allied Ships
LST LST-180, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-214, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
LST LST-124, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Coastal Guns at Bonin, 65,52, firing at TF 1054
88 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LST LST-75, Shell hits 3, on fire
LST LST-29, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1971 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Some Kamikazes flew againts my transports but these were shot down by CAP from Iwo Jima. Hopefully this base will fall shortly. I really would like to have 2nd airbase from which to launch strikes againts Japanese industry.

It looks like that Dave is reinforcing Burma. Some 100 000 men there currently.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/13/2007 8:52:53 AM

aztez

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Game date 20th of December 1944

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 22
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 24
Ki-102a Randy x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 37
P-61A Black Widow x 16
B-24J Liberator x 207

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 7 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 9 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 7 destroyed
L2D2 Tabby: 3 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 3 destroyed
Ki-57-II Topsy: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 10 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 11 destroyed
B-24J Liberator: 8 destroyed, 54 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
728 casualties reported
Guns lost 37

Airbase hits 62
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 254

Nagasaki

Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 217

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 76

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Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 189

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 95�

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Day Air attack on Nagasaki , at 58,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 142

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 41

Japanese airforce launched several strikes againts allied shipping near Iwo Jima and Bonin's.

Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 7
F4U-1D Corsair x 53
P-38J Lightning x 17
P-61A Black Widow x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 15 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 28
F6F Hellcat x 38
P-38J Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 13 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 13
G4M2 Betty x 24

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 333
F6F Hellcat x 167

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 13 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 18 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 14 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 18
P1Y Frances x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 36

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 45
P-38J Lightning x 17
P-61A Black Widow x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 18 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 30 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 6 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 5 damaged

....US CV's managed to find and sink two enemy destroyers.

Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 95
F6F Hellcat x 70
F4U-1D Corsair x 9
SB2C Helldiver x 139
TBM Avenger x 295
P-38J Lightning x 203
P-61A Black Widow x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akishimo, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shiokaze, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Next turn the allied ground assaults at Bonin's will begin. There seems to be around 20 000 enemy troops garrisoning the base.

The bombing focus will be againts Mitsubishi factories. These need to be shutdown.

In Burma I'am resting my troops. Meanwhile RAF has been very active in this sector.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/13/2007 10:48:06 AM

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I decieded to post few screenshots...

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/13/2007 10:48:57 AM

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...Burma

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/13/2007 10:49:40 AM

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...Iwo Jima

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/13/2007 10:50:58 AM

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...and finally the score at the moment.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/14/2007 12:18:23 PM

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Game date is 22nd of December 1944

Shimuzu

Day Air attack on Shimuzu , at 65,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 48
P-61A Black Widow x 6
B-24J Liberator x 225

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 22

Kitakyushu

Day Air attack on Kitakyushu , at 59,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 56

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 12 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 2

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Day Air attack on Kitakyushu , at 59,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 26

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 224

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 35 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 51

Japanese airforce made several strikes againts allied shipping...

Day Air attack on TF at 64,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3
P1Y Frances x 16

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 341
F6F Hellcat x 230

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 16 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 6 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,50

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 29
P1Y Frances x 5

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 335
F6F Hellcat x 230

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 25 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 21 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF, near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 12
P1Y Frances x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Torpedo hits 1
BB Nevada, Torpedo hits 2 *Damn. These BB's were on naval bombardment orders againt Marcus Island*

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Day Air attack on TF, near Bonin at 65,52

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 20

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 28
P-38J Lightning x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 20 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 7 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 2 damaged

...a couple more enemy DD's were hit and sunk.

Day Air attack on TF, near Tori Shima at 65,48

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 89
F6F Hellcat x 44
SB2C Helldiver x 123
TBM Avenger x 334

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Keyaki, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tsubaki, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Sakura, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF, near Tori Shima at 65,48

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 28
TBM Avenger x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
TBM Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC Ikuna
PC Shinnan, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC Kume, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

The initial ground offensive at Bonin's was unsuccesfull.

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 44455 troops, 586 guns, 151 vehicles, Assault Value = 1432

Defending force 20876 troops, 208 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 355

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 8

Allied max assault: 1184 - adjusted assault: 278

Japanese max defense: 366 - adjusted defense: 2608

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)

Japanese ground losses:
259 casualties reported
Guns lost 23

Allied ground losses:
1111 casualties reported
Guns lost 55
Vehicles lost 7

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues... Kam... - 5/19/2007 8:41:52 AM

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Game date is 29th of December 1944

Hamamatsu

Day Air attack on Hamamatsu , at 64,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 95
P-61A Black Widow x 15
B-24J Liberator x 315

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 74

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Day Air attack on Hamamatsu , at 64,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 38
P-61A Black Widow x 15
B-24J Liberator x 307

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 56

Osaka/Kobe

Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 236

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 39

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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 224

No Allied losses

Mitsubishi Engines hits 10

...a good hits. That put an dent to this Mitsubishi production for sure.

The bad news is that Bonin's still hold...

Ground combat at Bonin

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20999 troops, 221 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 557

Defending force 71223 troops, 760 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 1989

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 71199 troops, 759 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 1987

Defending force 33225 troops, 251 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 557

Allied max assault: 1764 - adjusted assault: 790

Japanese max defense: 547 - adjusted defense: 2875

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)

Japanese ground losses:
507 casualties reported
Guns lost 25

Allied ground losses:
936 casualties reported
Guns lost 53
Vehicles lost 7

Dave has actually flown in reinforcements. Hopefully this does not turn into another Iwo Jima. Thankfully I do have LBA bombers coverage this time around.

RAF continues to be very active in Burma. I have bombed enemy troops and installations at Mandalay. Japanese seems to have + 100 000 men there currently. No doubt behind level 9 forts.

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The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 begins. - 5/19/2007 10:19:20 PM

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Game date is 1st of January 1945

Allied B29 bombers continued to off load their bombs at Nagoya. This city will be totally in ruins soon.

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 199

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Manpower hits 127

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 178

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged

Manpower hits 118

... +6000 fires reported at Nagoya at the moment.

LBA bombers from Iwo Jima flew strikes againts Bonin's. As well as Allied CV divebombers...

Day Air attack on Bonin , at 65,52

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 230

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 21 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 69

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Day Air attack on 24th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 35
F4U-1D Corsair x 44
SB2C Helldiver x 174
P-38J Lightning x 12
P-61A Black Widow x 10
B-24J Liberator x 96

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

In the ground allied troops gained a little momentum...

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 86724 troops, 863 guns, 353 vehicles, Assault Value = 2376

Defending force 34972 troops, 291 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 645

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 7

Allied max assault: 1642 - adjusted assault: 818

Japanese max defense: 423 - adjusted defense: 1753

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 7)

Japanese ground losses:
1214 casualties reported
Guns lost 27

Allied ground losses:
539 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
Vehicles lost 11

RAF continues its daily operations at Burma. I'am currently still resting my ground troops at Myithkina before committing them into offensive once more.

Australian troops have sailed from Brisbane. These troops will rendevouz at NZ from where they will start planning for their objective.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/19/2007 11:27:00 PM

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Game date is 4th of January 1945

The B29's continued their duty over at Nagoya...

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 118
B-29 Superfortress x 149

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 19 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 106
B-29 Superfortress x 90

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Manpower hits 86

Manpower hits 168

Next turn even larger B29 raid is scheduled againts Osaka/Kobe. These two huge cities will soon be done with.

Meanwhile allied troops continued to push enemy at Bonin's. Allied bombers are playing the pivotal role here.

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 101761 troops, 956 guns, 922 vehicles, Assault Value = 3011

Defending force 37810 troops, 264 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 683

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 6

Allied max assault: 2294 - adjusted assault: 1421

Japanese max defense: 462 - adjusted defense: 1264

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 6

Japanese ground losses:
3984 casualties reported
Guns lost 44

Allied ground losses:
941 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Vehicles lost 28

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 101170 troops, 917 guns, 912 vehicles, Assault Value = 3667

Defending force 32319 troops, 167 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 577

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied max assault: 2328 - adjusted assault: 1395

Japanese max defense: 341 - adjusted defense: 1327

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

Japanese ground losses:
2244 casualties reported
Guns lost 43

Allied ground losses:
865 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 24

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 102191 troops, 893 guns, 979 vehicles, Assault Value = 3661

Defending force 29523 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 489

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied max assault: 2429 - adjusted assault: 1605

Japanese max defense: 308 - adjusted defense: 991

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

Japanese ground losses:
1838 casualties reported
Guns lost 26

Allied ground losses:
1104 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 24

Excellent. These assaults will continue next turn too and hopefully these stubborn Japanese troops will surrender.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/20/2007 9:33:21 AM

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Game date is 7th of January 1945

Osaka/Kobe

Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 270

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Manpower hits 178

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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 50

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 26

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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 95

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 151

The base at Bonin's was also captured. This gives me an solid airbase from which to increase the bombing campaign againts Japan. Bonin has level 4 airfield so I can place there my long ranged 2E bombers + some P51 Mustang fighters. (Just have two squadrons at the moment but more will arrive soon)

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 131118 troops, 1167 guns, 1208 vehicles, Assault Value = 3622

Defending force 29121 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 437

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied max assault: 3042 - adjusted assault: 1750

Japanese max defense: 272 - adjusted defense: 718

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Japanese ground losses:
1289 casualties reported
Guns lost 22

Allied ground losses:
1302 casualties reported
Guns lost 28
Vehicles lost 24

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 132096 troops, 1130 guns, 1214 vehicles, Assault Value = 3661

Defending force 26441 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 382

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied max assault: 2993 - adjusted assault: 1718

Japanese max defense: 249 - adjusted defense: 700

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Japanese ground losses:
1256 casualties reported
Guns lost 15

Allied ground losses:
654 casualties reported
Guns lost 25
Vehicles lost 20

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 132078 troops, 1101 guns, 1227 vehicles, Assault Value = 3663

Defending force 25900 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 342

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Allied max assault: 3022 - adjusted assault: 1760

Japanese max defense: 185 - adjusted defense: 334

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Bonin base !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Japanese ground losses:
2021 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Allied ground losses:
418 casualties reported
Guns lost 12
Vehicles lost 5

The transports have also arrived into NZ. This means that I will soon launch an invasion againts Noumea.

I have also sent more reserves into Iwo Jima/Bonin's. I need to think through where to hit next.

Otherwise business as usual. Burma is still peaceful for time being.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/21/2007 3:51:29 PM

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Curious -

When do the Soviets activate? Do they only activate if Manchu requirement fails, or do they automatically jump in in 08-45? Would be something you'll want to consider, because you're coming up on 08-45 sooner than later...
a. If Soviets do jump in automatically, he might pre-empt them by attacking them, and killing their AF on the ground. I mean, if Soviets are gonna attack next week ANYWAY, why not bloody their eye first? Maye disperse the air units? (you can move Soviet aircraft, just not give them a mission).
b. If you're suddenly going to get a "Red Hoarde" at your disposal, it bears consideration in your planning.
c. Or you could also consider, if Soviets DON'T auto-activate, to "encourage" them. Just throwing this out (could be completely hair-brained). Maybe consider a landing on Korea to disrupt the Manchu garrison (fail it), thus bringing in the Soviets?

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/21/2007 5:50:07 PM

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Nice to "see you again" Feinder.

Good questions and I have thought about it already.

a) I have been thinking about this and I will actually start moving soviet airforce to the rear bases.

There is no indication yet that Dave is planning anything here BUT he is too good of an opponent to overlook.

b) Definately. I do intent to be very aggressive with Soviets. Too bad that I'am unable to support these with Chinese since Dave really hammered me early on there.

Basically I need to start somekind of an offensive in China in spring of 1945... no matter whether I do succeed but I need stretch him in order to get result in Russia.

I did also bomb a lot of HI centers in Manchuko area already. (Don't know whether it did any good though???)

c) I would love land in Korea BUT I'am also streched currently. He does hold Marianas, Marcus Island (Allthough bombed to dust) and Marshalls.

Dave also has a lot of transport shipping and troops in Truk, Kwaleijin, Luzon, Singapore, etc. So, he can launch an counterstrike if I get too sloppy.

Meaning that my supply lines are not safe.

What I intend to do though:

1) Move some 2E Liberators + Mustangs into Bonin's and start bombing the home Islands more.

2) I will intend to do some carrier raids in the spring of 1945 too. Either againts Luzon or Japan... also really need find out where the rest of his fleet is at the moment.

3) I need to start killing his aircraft factories and also pilots on air to air battles. Basically win the battle of attrition.

This hopefully will give me an air supremacy in Russia too in longrun... and also destroy as much of his industry as possible.

4) Resume the Burma offensive as soon as possible.

5) As said try to do something useful in China. (It is looking bad at the moment)

6) Also need look into what base I should also capture near Japan so I can get an decent bomber airfield even closer than Iwo and Bonin is. (Naha, Okinawa or some other mildly guarded base)

7) Try to grab some bases in Southern Pacific too in the spring. Allthough this will definately not be my main thrust.

Those are basic guidelines for my offensives... maybe somewhat optimistic.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/22/2007 3:48:40 PM

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Game date is 13th of January 1945

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 26
P-61A Black Widow x 8
B-24J Liberator x 244

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 40 damaged

Mitsubishi Engines hits 59

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 27
P-61A Black Widow x 17
B-24J Liberator x 241

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 18 damaged

Mitsubishi Engines hits 25

Osaka/Kobe

Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 328

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 270

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Day Air attack on Osaka/Kobe , at 63,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 39

...that pretty much concludes the Mitsubishi factories at Tokyo. Also a lot of fires are raging through Osaka but these Manpower assaults are not that effective when considering victory points. (or at least that is my opinion)

As Feinder suggested before Dave might try strike againts USSR before it becomes active. There seems to be quite a few squadrons of fighters/bombers near border. I will start withdrawing Soviet fighters to the rear bases for time being.

Also the I'am still trying wipe out the remaining enemy troops at Bonin.

I will also send few Allied CV's into Pearl Harbour for their upgrades and repairs.

I did also look at the situation in China. I might try to launch an offensive in the South. It seems that has less troops garrisoning the enemy bases.

In Burma RAF continues to be agressive. Here is the whole combat replay from last turn. (I wohn't included in most of my reports)

Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 26
Liberator VI x 102
F-5A Lightning x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 65

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 28
Liberator VI x 98
F-5A Lightning x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator VI: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 97

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Day Air attack on 4th Mixed Brigade, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2
Thunderbolt II x 28
Blenheim IV x 9
P-40N Warhawk x 15
P-47D Thunderbolt x 20
B-25J Mitchell x 37

Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 2 damaged
P-47D Thunderbolt: 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

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Day Air attack on 21st Mixed/A Brigade, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 4
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 19

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Day Air attack on 4th Mixed Brigade, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 9
Thunderbolt II x 59
Liberator VI x 7
Mosquito FB.VI x 45
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 22
P-47C Thunderbolt x 61
B-25J Mitchell x 44
A-26B Invader x 22
B-24J Liberator x 62

Allied aircraft losses
Thunderbolt II: 1 damaged
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged
P-47C Thunderbolt: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
474 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Day Air attack on 4th Mixed Brigade, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 4
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 138th IJA Base Force, at 34,27

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Dave still has more than 100 000 men at Mandalay. Also he has substantial reserves near Rangoon. This means I cannot move more troops into Burma or India will become vulnerable. (I guess that is his idea)

The ground offensive will resume towards Mandalay once my troops are rested and refitted.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/23/2007 4:05:07 PM

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Game date is 16th of January 1945

This is the first time when I took lead in the points!!!

Also I did take Feinders suggestions into play and moved a lot of Russian aircraft into rear bases since I kind of expect Dave to strike before too long there.

Otherwise it was a business as usual...

Takamatsu

Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 34
P-61A Black Widow x 12
B-24J Liberator x 185

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 77

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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 29
P-61A Black Widow x 16
B-24J Liberator x 177

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 96

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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 23
P-61A Black Widow x 18
B-24J Liberator x 156

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 66

... I will continue to bomb this base. It seems that Dave moved +100 fighters there now so hopefully my escorts will fly next turn.

Matsuyama

Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 87

No Allied losses

Nakajima Engines hits 12

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Day Air attack on Matsuyama , at 60,42

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 268

No Allied losses

Nakajima Engines hits 52

...the B29's will rest a turn or two since they are quite fatigued and short of supply.

The ground combat continued at Bonin...

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 136516 troops, 1076 guns, 1346 vehicles, Assault Value = 3765

Defending force 12331 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 84

Allied max assault: 3349 - adjusted assault: 1909

Japanese max defense: 49 - adjusted defense: 31

Allied assault odds: 61 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
4409 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
281 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 6

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 136963 troops, 1077 guns, 1358 vehicles, Assault Value = 3790

Defending force 9581 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Allied max assault: 3373 - adjusted assault: 2543

Japanese max defense: 37 - adjusted defense: 37

Allied assault odds: 68 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
14628 casualties reported
Guns lost 36

Allied ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Guns lost 6
Vehicles lost 3

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 137877 troops, 1079 guns, 1374 vehicles, Assault Value = 3840

Defending force 3876 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Allied max assault: 3419 - adjusted assault: 1923

Japanese max defense: 27 - adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 480 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
672 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
248 casualties reported
Guns lost 5
Vehicles lost 5

...the base should cleared next turn. I have also moved bombers into Bonin's now and these aircraft should take action very soon once they are rested.

In China I did some of my P40N's to start bombing enemy resources in Wuhan.

Things should intensify quite a lot soon since Dave needs to start throwing everything he got againts me.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/24/2007 3:41:55 PM

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Quiet turn.

Game date is 19th of January 1945

Takamatsu

Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 77
P-61A Black Widow x 17
B-24J Liberator x 203

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 48

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Day Air attack on Takamatsu , at 62,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 78
P-61A Black Widow x 22
B-24J Liberator x 227

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 104

This concludes my objectives at Takamatsu. The HI there is pretty much toasted.

Next turn a lot bombing runs are scheduled. There will attacks from China, Iwo Jima and Bonin's.

The last resistance at Bonin was wiped out.

Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 138891 troops, 1085 guns, 1393 vehicles, Assault Value = 3896

Defending force 1943 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Allied max assault: 3512 - adjusted assault: 2971

Japanese max defense: 11 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 2971 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
3097 casualties reported
Guns lost 48

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

I have started an resource bombing campaign in China. Hopefully these will affect Dave's troops stationed there.

Day Air attack on Wuhan , at 48,35

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 210

No Allied losses

Resources hits 17

I will propably launch some strikes againts Manchuko bases too. The idea is to hammer his resource supply there but first the focus will be on Home Islands itself.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/25/2007 6:36:32 PM

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A lot more action in past few days...

Game date is 25th of January 1945

Nagoya

Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 75
P-61A Black Widow x 19
B-24J Liberator x 212

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 52

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 34
P-61A Black Widow x 18
B-24J Liberator x 208

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Armament Assembly hits 58

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Day Air attack on Nagoya , at 64,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 72
P-61A Black Widow x 21
B-24J Liberator x 204

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 34

Maizuru

Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 311

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 10 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 2 destroyed, 21 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 77

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 14
PB4Y Liberator x 96

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 3 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 5 destroyed
C6N1-S Myrt: 4 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 6 destroyed
D3A Val: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase hits 34
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 103

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5
N1K1-J George x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 44
PB4Y Liberator x 132

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 30 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 6 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 5 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed
C6N1-S Myrt: 5 destroyed
D3A Val: 2 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 5 destroyed, 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 178

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 3
N1K1-J George x 2

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 265

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
N1K1-J George: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 84

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 22
PB4Y Liberator x 101

Japanese aircraft losses
C6N1-S Myrt: 6 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 9 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 6 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 19 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 6 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 5 destroyed
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 114

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 36
PB4Y Liberator x 110

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 17 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 7 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 6 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed
C6N1-S Myrt: 1 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 1 destroyed
D3A Val: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 120

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Day Air attack on Maizuru , at 62,41

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 37
PB4Y Liberator x 117

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 28 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 2 destroyed
C6N1-S Myrt: 2 destroyed
J1N1-S Irving: 2 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 138

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 15
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 49
Ki-102a Randy x 16

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
P-61A Black Widow x 6
B-24J Liberator x 137

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 7 destroyed, 35 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 29 destroyed, 78 damaged

Resources hits 10

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 15

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 26
P-61A Black Widow x 19
B-24J Liberator x 147

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 17 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 2 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 21 damaged

Resources hits 88

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-102a Randy x 10

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 75
P-61A Black Widow x 16
B-24J Liberator x 159

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-102a Randy: 17 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 destroyed, 20 damaged

Resources hits 97

Okayama

Day Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 261

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 87

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Day Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 43

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 14

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Day Air attack on Okayama , at 61,41

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 28

No Allied losses

Heavy Industry hits 14

That concludes the bombing campaign againts Japan itself.

The IJA launched an succesfull Kamikaze strike though...

Day Air attack on TF at 62,49

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 72
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 66

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 69
F6F Hellcat x 301
Hellcat II x 45
Corsair IV x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 72 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 60 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Dorsetshire
CVE Admiralty Island, Kamikaze hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *severe damage*
CV Victorious
CVL Langley
CLAA Caradoc
CV Illustrious, Kamikaze hits 1

The allied troops are going start marching out of Myithkina. RAF has kept on heavy bombing runs againts enemy troops at Mandalay. Intel indicates 106 000 troops present there.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/25/2007 7:22:33 PM

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....the Japan....

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/25/2007 7:23:23 PM

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...aircraft losses...

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/25/2007 7:24:17 PM

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...the score...

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/26/2007 10:02:45 AM

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Things didn't turn out as planned last turn...

Game date is 28th January

Toyama

Day Air attack on Toyama , at 65,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 18
C6N1-S Myrt x 36
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 30
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 21
Ki-102a Randy x 73

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 31
PB4Y Liberator x 123

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 9 destroyed
C6N1-S Myrt: 15 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 11 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 32 destroyed, 10 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 12 destroyed, 5 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 17 destroyed, 46 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 4

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Day Air attack on Toyama , at 65,41

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 11
C6N1-S Myrt x 36
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 28
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 25
Ki-102a Randy x 36

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 33
PB4Y Liberator x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
C6N1-S Myrt: 11 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 9 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 11 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 13 destroyed, 10 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 9 destroyed, 4 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 8 destroyed, 19 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 66
P-61A Black Widow x 15
B-24J Liberator x 139

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 destroyed, 27 damaged

Resources hits 77

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 16
P-61A Black Widow x 18
B-24J Liberator x 128

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 21 damaged

Resources hits 52

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 23
Ki-102a Randy x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 62
P-61A Black Widow x 16
B-24J Liberator x 142

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 28 destroyed
Ki-102a Randy: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 9 destroyed, 7 damaged
P-61A Black Widow: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 23 damaged

Resources hits 108

Kitakyushu

Day Air attack on Kitakyushu , at 59,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 17
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 24

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 246

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 9 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 10 destroyed, 89 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 11

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Day Air attack on Kitakyushu , at 59,41

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 22
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 8

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 111

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 3 destroyed, 19 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 4 destroyed, 44 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 4

...allied CV are moving towards Japan. They are ordered to bomb Tokyo harbour installations.

Allied airforce in China continues to bombard enemy resource centers in the mainland.

Dave really has quite a lot of aircraft near Russian borders. I wonder what is he up to...

Otherwise business as usual.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/26/2007 11:50:17 PM

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Game date is 31st of January 1945

Gumma

Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 64
P-61A Black Widow x 14
B-24J Liberator x 125

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Manpower hits 109

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Day Air attack on Gumma , at 66,42

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 18
P-61A Black Widow x 15
B-24J Liberator x 129

No Allied losses

Manpower hits 61

Tokyo

Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 16
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 25
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 7
Ki-102a Randy x 8

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 91

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 8 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 3 destroyed, 19 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-102a Randy: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 9 destroyed, 37 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 21

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 289
Barracuda x 34
TBF Avenger x 8
TBM Avenger x 491
Avenger II x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 10 destroyed, 55 damaged
Barracuda: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged
TBF Avenger: 1 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 20 destroyed, 87 damaged
Avenger II: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
PC PC-60, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SS RO-62, Bomb hits 19, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Noshiro Maru #2, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-102, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-42, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
PC Ch 19, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-81, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yanagi, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-58, Bomb hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
AR Ryuzin Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-82, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-363, Bomb hits 10, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-52, Bomb hits 16, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Tasei Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 16, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-84, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Seki Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-66, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 5, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 21, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 18, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-72, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-57, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Mejima Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
SS RO-55, Bomb hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-74, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
SS RO-47, Bomb hits 13, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Asahi Maru #2, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-69, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-67, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 11, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-68, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-64, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-45, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2099, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-63, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-54, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-55, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-76, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 6, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Fuji Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-106, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-112, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Heizan Maru, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Senyu Maru #2, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
PC Yaku, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
1451 casualties reported
Guns lost 17

Port hits 42
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 163
F6F Hellcat x 161
Hellcat II x 16
Corsair IV x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 277
Barracuda x 25
TBF Avenger x 7
TBM Avenger x 409
Avenger II x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 8 destroyed, 68 damaged
Barracuda: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBM Avenger: 4 destroyed, 65 damaged

Japanese Ships
AR Ryuzin Maru, Bomb hits 48, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-106, Bomb hits 26, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Wa 18, Bomb hits 30, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-60, Bomb hits 33, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-81, Bomb hits 30, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-76, Bomb hits 28, on fire, heavy damage
PC PC-112, Bomb hits 29, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2529, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2099, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
1180 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

Port hits 63
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2

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Day Air attack on Tokyo , at 66,43

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 30
PB4Y Liberator x 91

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 14 damaged

Heavy Industry hits 27

Allied troops in Burma are making slow progress towards Mandalay.

Changsa resource centers were targeted and hit.

Allied CV's are heading back to refuel and replenish before committing them into Operation Wipeout!
(More about this one later)

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/27/2007 12:35:51 AM

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Any plans to invade the Home Islands??

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/27/2007 1:05:28 AM

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Sheesh, remind me to keep my ships in some faraway and obscure port in '45 as Japan.

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RE: The battle over the skies at Japan continues. 1945 ... - 5/27/2007 10:37:38 AM

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Yeah, lets say in New York

Aztez, noticed that some of kamis get through your CV CAP - is Erstad using their max altitude or it is forbidden by house rules...

I'm thinking what to do in my game because Andy and I have house rule no kamis on max celing and i'm not sure if i will use them at all (since PDU is on i can convert oscars to new figher types and using them would activate placing more corsairs on enemy cvs (another house rule)!

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