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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/12/2010 10:36:14 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		My guess 33rd Div railed in in strat mode....


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Ground combat at Charters Towers (91,145)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 20341 troops, 216 guns, 1571 vehicles, Assault Value = 1072

Defending force 22356 troops, 197 guns, 121 vehicles, Assault Value = 780

Allied adjusted assault: 960

Japanese adjusted defense: 464

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
     2757 casualties reported
        Squads: 7 destroyed, 139 disabled
        Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 117 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
     358 casualties reported
        Squads: 2 destroyed, 72 disabled
        Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 192 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
     Vehicles lost 201 (36 destroyed, 165 disabled)


Assaulting units:
   2nd Recce Battalion
   10th Light Horse Battalion
   255th Armoured Brigade
   2/4th Armoured Regiment
   2/8th Armoured Regiment
   3rd Australian Brigade
   1st Motor Brigade
   3rd Motor Brigade
   4th Aus Cav Brigade
   3rd Army Tank Brigade
   7th Armoured Brigade
   2nd Australian Army
   109th Tank Attack Regiment
   2nd Australian Hvy AA Regiment
   48th Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
   1st Infantry Regiment
   41st Naval Guard Unit
   33rd Division
   5th Recon Regiment
   15th/C Division


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(in reply to Andy Mac)
Post #: 661
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/12/2010 11:59:00 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		Well a very good turn for me

My Armour Captured Charter Towers ejecting the Japanese

It cost me a lot as my bombers went in unescorted but then this whole campaign has cost me.

In other news my invasion force heading for the line islands did its job albeit I am worried about the lack of damage to the AF

I am worried about what I should do next.

I have a force of at least 2 japanese Divs trapped at Townsville and a horde of SBD's and TBM's ready to come in to deal with transports as they arrive to evac.

Effectively he will need to risk KB to pull out the troops and with Charter Towers in my hands thats a difficult operation.

PZB is not happy we both think we should have redone the turn where he misunderstood strat movement rather than giving him a 5 day head start before I followed up but thats with 20:20 hindsight of how important a relativelly unimportant screwup was at the time 

Being honest it never occured to me to offer and had he asked I would have said yes as it was an insignificant turn. (Neither of us realsised it would be as significant as it has turned out to be0

However now I have lost a lot of aircraft including months production of P38's Beaufighters and irreplaceable bombers not to mention pilots and limited devices to get where I am and the payoff is a trapped force that he will have to pay to evac.

Not sure what to do PZB has not asked me for anything and knowing him I doubt he will ask for any favours so its on me to offer something if I am willing and I am not sure if I am or not.

It was a genuine mistake of that I am sure but would he really have went straight for an evac ?? - everything in my gut tells me he was planning on a delaying action somewhere until he saw how fast my Armour was moving inland and that I wasnt going to be deterred by air power but thats conjecture as I was trying to decieve deliberately holding my armour back to slow speed.

I have lost lots of P38's Beaufighters and valuable bombers to get this far but I dont want an honourable opponent feeling screwed either - not sure what to do.

need to think about it

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 02, 42
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Submarine attack near Eureka  at 215,68

Japanese Ships
     SS I-35

Allied Ships
     TK Elsa, Torpedo hits 2,  heavy fires,  heavy damage



TK Elsa is sighted by SS I-35
SS I-35 launches 6 torpedoes at TK Elsa


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ASW attack near Nauru Island  at 127,127

Japanese Ships
     PB Bisaku Maru

Allied Ships
     SS Thresher



SS Thresher is sighted by escort
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Hengyang , at 80,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 10



Allied aircraft
     Hurricane IIc Trop x 1


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      9 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 30000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Katha , at 61,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 26



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
     26 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 25000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 3rd War Area , at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
     12 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Katha , at 61,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 30



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
     30 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 25000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Palmyra , at 170,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 12


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
     11 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 21000 feet

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palmyra at 173,128

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 60


Japanese aircraft losses
     A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
     F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed



CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     (14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
     8 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-8 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     (5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 21000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 21000.
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     16 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 20000.
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     8 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 18000.
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes



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Morning Air attack on 64th Chinese Corps, at 72,55 (Nanning)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 86th Chinese Corps, at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
     Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 9



Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-21-IIa Sally: 7 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     138 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
     25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 37th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 86th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 37th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 86th Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on Hengyang , at 80,53

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      2 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 30000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Katha , at 61,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 34
     Ki-21-Ic Sally x 27



Allied aircraft
     no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
     Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed on ground
     P-40E Warhawk: 6 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
     27 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet *
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 10th Light Horse Battalion, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 69
     Ki-49-Ia Helen x 18



Allied aircraft
     Beaufighter Ic x 7
     P-38F Lightning x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
     Beaufighter Ic: 2 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
     17 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Vehicles lost 12 (0 destroyed, 12 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
     17 x Ki-49-Ia Helen bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.30 Sqn RAAF with Beaufighter Ic (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 21500
     Raid is overhead
No.31 Sqn RAAF with Beaufighter Ic (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     5 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 21500
     Raid is overhead
8th FG/80th FS with P-38F Lightning (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 27000
     Raid is overhead

Also attacking 255th Armoured Brigade ...
Also attacking 10th Light Horse Battalion ...
Also attacking 255th Armoured Brigade ...
Also attacking 10th Light Horse Battalion ...


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Morning Air attack on 3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment, at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-Ic Sally x 24
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11
     Ki-48-Ib Lily x 23



Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-21-Ic Sally: 11 damaged
     Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     56 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
     Guns lost 10 (0 destroyed, 10 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
     24 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
     23 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
              Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 53rd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 30th Chinese/C Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment ...
Also attacking 53rd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment ...
Also attacking 53rd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 30th Chinese/C Corps ...
Also attacking 10th Construction Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment ...
Also attacking 53rd Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on Katha , at 61,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-IIa Sally x 67
     Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 14



Allied aircraft
     no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
     Hurricane IIc Trop: 8 destroyed on ground
     P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
     31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet *
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
     36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 10000 feet *
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Palmyra , at 170,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
     Albacore I x 13
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
     SBD-3 Dauntless x 119
     TBF-1 Avenger x 57


Japanese aircraft losses
     H6K4 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
     F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
     SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

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



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 12
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
     16 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      7 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 11000 feet
      3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     12 x Albacore I bombing from 2000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
     10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
              Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      1 x Albacore I bombing from 4000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     12 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
3rd Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 49



Allied aircraft
     B-25C Mitchell x 9
     Hudson III (LR) x 22
     Hudson III (LR) x 6
     B-26B Marauder x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
     A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
     B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
     Hudson III (LR): 4 destroyed, 5 damaged
     Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
     B-26B Marauder: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     59 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
     Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
     12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 10000 feet *
              Ground Attack:  3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Chitose Ku S-1 Det with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-2 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 25000
     Raid is overhead
Kawai Det  with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     8 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Kaga-1 with A6M2 Zero (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     7 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     6 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Taiyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Unyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Chuyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 25000
     Raid is overhead

Also attacking 15th/C Division ...
Also attacking 5th Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 29



Allied aircraft
     Beaufort V x 12
     A-29 Hudson x 5
     B-18A Bolo x 9
     B-25B Mitchell x 3
     B-25C Mitchell x 19


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
     Beaufort V: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
     A-29 Hudson: 3 damaged
     B-18A Bolo: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
     B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     67 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
     10 x Beaufort V bombing from 15000 feet *
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-25B Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      5 x B-18A Bolo bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      2 x B-18A Bolo bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      5 x A-29 Hudson bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Chitose Ku S-1 Det with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Yamada Det S-2 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 25000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Kawai Det  with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
Kaga-1 with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     5 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Shoho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Taiyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Unyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Chuyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 25000
     Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on 1st Infantry Regiment, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
     B-25C Mitchell x 3
     B-25C Mitchell x 6
     B-26 Marauder x 6


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
     B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
     B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
     B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     57 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
     Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
     Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det  with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Akagi-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Kaga-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead
Shokaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 15000
     Raid is overhead

Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 15th/C Division ...


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Morning Air attack on Charters Towers , at 91,145

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
     Buffalo I x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      3 x Buffalo I sweeping at 23000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on 41st Naval Guard Unit, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-17D Fortress x 8
     B-17E Fortress x 38
     B-17F Fortress x 6
     LB-30 Liberator x 3
     B-24D Liberator x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
     307 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     15 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 15th/C Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-17E Fortress x 8


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
      8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-17F Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
     B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     29 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-18A Bolo x 16


Allied aircraft losses
     B-18A Bolo: 6 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     51 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
     10 x B-18A Bolo bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      6 x B-18A Bolo bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
     18 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-24D Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
              Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
     B-25C Mitchell x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
     Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
     P-38F Lightning x 8


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      8 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 27000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Charters Towers , at 91,145

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
     P-38F Lightning x 5


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      5 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 27000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Charters Towers , at 91,145

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 29,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
     P-38E Lightning x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x P-38E Lightning sweeping at 27000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 4th Aus Cav Brigade, at 91,145 (Charters Towers)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     G4M1 Betty x 8



Japanese aircraft losses
     G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     6 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
      8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palmyra at 173,128

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 31
     G3M2 Nell x 27



Allied aircraft
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 52


Japanese aircraft losses
     A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
     G3M2 Nell: 19 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
     F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
     BB South Dakota
     CV Enterprise



Aircraft Attacking:
      1 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
              Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     10 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
     9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
     5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 21000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
     13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     4 plane(s) intercepting now.
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 11000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
     3 planes vectored on to bombers



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Morning Air attack on Charters Towers , at 91,145

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
     Buffalo I x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      9 x Buffalo I sweeping at 23000 feet *



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Sub attack near Nauru Island  at 127,127

Japanese Ships
     xAK Daifuku Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  heavy damage
     xAK Kuraido Maru
     xAK Kirisima Maru
     xAKL Tamaki Maru
     PB Bisaku Maru

Allied Ships
     SS Thresher



SS Thresher launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Daifuku Maru
Thresher diving deep ....
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Bisaku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at Charters Towers (91,145)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 20106 troops, 234 guns, 1591 vehicles, Assault Value = 1224

Defending force 19992 troops, 197 guns, 121 vehicles, Assault Value = 626

Allied adjusted assault: 948

Japanese adjusted defense: 187

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

Allied forces CAPTURE Charters Towers !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
     5769 casualties reported
        Squads: 246 destroyed, 32 disabled
        Non Combat: 295 destroyed, 25 disabled
        Engineers: 45 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 35 (35 destroyed, 0 disabled)
     Vehicles lost 120 (120 destroyed, 0 disabled)
     Units retreated 5


Allied ground losses:
     699 casualties reported
        Squads: 9 destroyed, 35 disabled
        Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 103 disabled
        Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
     Vehicles lost 125 (12 destroyed, 113 disabled)


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
   1st Motor Brigade
   2/7th Armoured Regiment
   3rd Australian Brigade
   2/9th Armoured Regiment
   10th Light Horse Battalion
   2/4th Armoured Regiment
   2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
   3rd Army Tank Brigade
   2/8th Armoured Regiment
   4th Aus Cav Brigade
   2/5th Armoured Regiment
   2/10th Armoured Regiment
   2/6th Armoured Regiment
   2nd Recce Battalion
   255th Armoured Brigade
   3rd Motor Brigade
   7th Armoured Brigade
   109th Tank Attack Regiment
   2nd Australian Army
   2nd Australian Hvy AA Regiment
   48th Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
   41st Naval Guard Unit
   1st Infantry Regiment
   5th Recon Regiment
   33rd Division
   15th/C Division

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 12:00:08 AM   
Andy Mac

 

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Status: offline 		The error re strat move has really left a sour taste on what has otherwise been the first victorious allied campaign.

Going to sleep on it before I do anything

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 12:47:43 AM   
duckenf

 

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Status: offline 		I wouldn't suggest any roll-backs or do-overs. First, stuff happens -- to him, to you. You both agreed (and you didn't have to) a remedy at the time and now it is much later. Second, he now knows the extent of your commitment to that offensive, how fast your armour can move, etc. That's a genie you can't put back in the bottle. Just attribute the whole thing to the Japanese being at the far-reach of their C&C, logistics and comm lines. He was the one who tried to strat move 50,000 troops in one day out of a hex that was about to be under attack. Consider it logistic/comm/C&C overloand and play on. But making unsolicited roll-back offers is being a bit too generous.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 12:53:54 AM   
Nemo121


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Status: offline 		Sh!t happens. He'll learn from it, you'll learn from it. Going back and erasing every mistake one makes isn't the way to learn.

He made a mistake, he's paying for it. That's the nature of the game.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 1:32:56 AM   
Alfred

 

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Status: offline 		I too vote for not offering anything unsolicited to your opponent. He is an experienced opponent who chose to expand in Australia.

If you allow him to escape this time then what happens the next time he makes a poor choice - another get out of gaol card to rescue him from poor play again? With hindsight I bet there are choices you made previously which you came to regret. Were you the receipient of such generosity? The magnitude of the error is an irrelevant consideration.

Think about this point. You are voluntarily restricting your Burma offensive due to historical reasons (in as much how they impact upon logistics) even though the game engine would allow you to proceed with the initial plan. On what basis do you think that there was the rolling stock available in northern Queensland to move 50000 enemy troops plus all of their equipment in a matter of days.


Alfred

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 2:19:46 AM   
duckenf

 

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ORIGINAL: Alfred

Think about this point. You are voluntarily restricting your Burma offensive due to historical reasons (in as much how they impact upon logistics) even though the game engine would allow you to proceed with the initial plan. On what basis do you think that there was the rolling stock available in northern Queensland to move 50000 enemy troops plus all of their equipment in a matter of days.



I agree with this entirely. What are the chances of there even being this amount of rail stock available to Australia, let alone to Japan in the midst of an invasion of far-away enemy territory? It was a gamey attempt and it failed -- so why should he be rewarded?

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 2:46:12 AM   
pat.casey

 

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Status: offline 		I also would not offer a do-over. You won fair and square. You should own it and so should your opponent.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 5:52:45 AM   
Central Blue

 

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Status: offline 		If I understand this correctly: Starting a strat move with the enemy that close is not a move I would make playing against the AI unless I was willing to have my troops caught boarding trains rather than in combat posture. If there was a covering force, it seems to have been insufficient.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 8:08:23 AM   
Andy Mac

 

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 10:11:38 PM   
Andy Mac

 

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Status: offline 		Still waiting on the turn worried about the 50+ raid from Christmas Island says he has built it up a lot may be a tough fight

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 11:17:08 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I offered to stand down for a few days John refused basically saying crap happens so we go on



Plus he can airlift some fragments out and rebuild these units. He has a pretty good lead in this game and choose to go for the gut in OZ. Call it "victory disease". Now it is payback time.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 11:36:46 PM   
Andy Mac

 

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Status: offline 		I got the turn earlier heavy heavy casualties I lost about 50 aircraft but CT fell its to damaged for aircraft so he may get away anyway

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/13/2010 11:47:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Andy;

He's invading NZ against me and this latest turn didn't go so well as far as game dynamics goes: KB did not launch against 2 SCTFs I had within range, and one of the SCTFs managed to bypass guardian SCTFs and hit his invasion forces.

I don't know if the double-whammy has exentuated his 'disappointment'.

Sorry but I wont endevour to stuff up the defence of my homeland to calm him down

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 10:34:16 AM   
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quote:

He's invading NZ against me and this latest turn didn't go so well as far as game dynamics goes:

Are you playing with the latest Beta Patch?

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 3:09:19 PM   
Andy Mac

 

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Status: offline 		Wobb you NEED to AAR that one I would love to know how you are getting on in defending NZ !!!

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 9:06:33 PM   
aprezto


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Status: offline 		Hi Khyber - no actually. Pardon my ignorance, is there something in there about such stuff?

Andy, hmm maybe... it will be exciting. I have no idea how much he's bought as far as ground pounders go, although enough that he's invaded both North and South at the same time. And he has enough naval metal in the cook strait to affect compasses in Wellington!

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 9:33:59 PM   
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quote:

Hi Khyber - no actually. Pardon my ignorance, is there something in there about such stuff?


My opponent has invaded New Zealand and the goodies didnt arrive (about 3 1/2 divisions in Aden and more devices) that were supposed to show. The next patch is supposed to fix this. Our game has slowed considerably while waiting for the patch. Nelson has only invaded the North Island in our game. I bugged out of Grinsberg (SP?) before I could get an accurate count on what he has brought but at least a division plus support. Prior to the invasion a rampaging KB picked off a few convoys bringing troops from the West Coast to the area so things are slim on the ground.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 9:47:03 PM   
Andy Mac

 

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 10:40:30 PM   
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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/14/2010 11:38:19 PM   
khyberbill


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quote:

The beta patch should fix that

I am told that it does, but I am playing several PBEMs now as well as the foe that has invaded NZ so I dont want to upgrade until the official patch is out. If you dont get any takers for Downfall, let me know and I will add one more game to the mix.

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RE: Operation Privateer - 7/15/2010 12:12:24 AM   
Andy Mac

 

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Status: offline 		Not a good start to the battle of Palmyra....

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Naval bombardment of Palmyra at 170,133

Japanese aircraft
     no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
     BB Resolution
     BB Revenge
     BB Warspite
     CA Devonshire
     CA Dorsetshire
     CA Canberra
     CA Australia
     CL Newcastle
     CL Enterprise

Japanese ground losses:
     476 casualties reported
        Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 32 disabled
        Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
     Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 57
Port hits 27
Port supply hits 6

BB Resolution firing at Palmyra
BB Revenge firing at Sasebo 6th SNLF
BB Warspite firing at Palmyra
CA Devonshire firing at Palmyra
CA Dorsetshire firing at Palmyra
CA Canberra firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
CA Australia firing at Palmyra
CL Newcastle firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
CL Enterprise firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit


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Naval bombardment of Palmyra at 170,133

Japanese aircraft
     no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
     BB Mississippi
     BB Idaho
     BB Colorado
     CA Vincennes
     CA San Francisco
     CA Minneapolis
     CA Astoria
     CL Honolulu
     CL Concord
     CL Detroit
     CL Raleigh

Japanese ground losses:
     641 casualties reported
        Squads: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
        Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 50 disabled
        Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
     Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)



Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 84
Port hits 23
Port supply hits 6

BB Mississippi firing at Palmyra
BB Idaho firing at Palmyra
BB Colorado firing at 56th Infantry Regiment
CA Vincennes firing at Palmyra
CA San Francisco firing at Palmyra
CA Minneapolis firing at 56th Infantry Regiment
CA Astoria firing at Palmyra
CL Honolulu firing at 56th Infantry Regiment
CL Concord firing at Palmyra
CL Detroit firing at Palmyra
CL Raleigh firing at 56th Infantry Regiment


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Pre-Invasion action off Palmyra

68 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
     BB Ramillies
     CA Portland
     DD Schley
     DD Chew
     DD John D. Edwards
     AMC Hector
     PC Jackson
     PC Vigilant
     PC Kimball
     SC-638
     SC-519
     AM Bellechasse

Japanese ground losses:
     164 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
        Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
     Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
     27 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


BB Ramillies firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
CA Portland firing at 1st JNAF AF Unit
DD Schley firing at 56th Infantry Regiment
DD Chew firing at 56th Infantry Regiment
DD John D. Edwards firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
57th JNAF AF Unit  firing at AMC Hector
PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
PC Vigilant firing at enemy troops
PC Kimball firing at enemy troops
SC-638 firing at enemy troops
SC-519 firing at enemy troops
AMC Hector firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Palmyra

TF 10 troops unloading over beach at Palmyra, 170,133


Allied ground losses:
     523 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 107 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 42 (0 destroyed, 42 disabled)
     Vehicles lost 22 (0 destroyed, 22 disabled)


10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 21st Marine Rgt /235


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Invasion Support action off Palmyra

27 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
     BB Ramillies
     CA Portland
     DD Schley
     DD Chew
     DD John D. Edwards
     AMC Hector
     PC Jackson
     PC Vigilant
     PC Kimball
     SC-638
     SC-519
     AM Bellechasse

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


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


BB Ramillies firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
CA Portland firing at Sasebo 6th SNLF
DD Schley firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
DD Chew firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
DD John D. Edwards firing at 57th JNAF AF Unit
56th Infantry Regiment firing at AMC Hector
PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
PC Vigilant firing at enemy troops
PC Kimball firing at enemy troops
SC-638 firing at enemy troops
SC-519 firing at enemy troops
DD Schley firing at enemy troops
DD Chew firing at enemy troops
AMC Hector firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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ASW attack near Palmyra  at 171,132

Japanese Ships
     SS RO-60, hits 1

Allied Ships
     DD Arunta
     CA Devonshire
     CA Dorsetshire
     DD Thanet
     DD Scout



SS RO-60 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Arunta
RO-60 diving deep ....
DD Thanet fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Scout fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Scout attacking submerged sub ....
DD Scout fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Scout fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Scout fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Palmyra , at 170,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
     Martlet II x 24
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 4


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
     14 x Martlet II sweeping at 11000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 70th Chinese Corps, at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25



Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     85 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
     25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 93rd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 70th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 93rd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 70th Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on 192nd Tank Battalion, at 85,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29



Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-21-IIa Sally: 9 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
     29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet *
              Ground Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 13th Chinese Corps, at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-21-Ic Sally x 25
     Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
     Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 9
     Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12



Japanese aircraft losses
     Ki-21-Ic Sally: 12 damaged
     Ki-21-IIa Sally: 7 damaged
     Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 damaged


Allied ground losses:
     436 casualties reported
        Squads: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
     Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
     25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
     25 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
     12 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 88th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 72nd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 86th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 13th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 88th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 13th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 88th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 72nd Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 86th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 13th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 88th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 13th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 88th Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on 13th Chinese Corps, at 80,54

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     Ki-48-Ib Lily x 22



No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
     122 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
     22 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
              Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking 56th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 90th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 56th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 90th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 56th Chinese Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on Palmyra , at 170,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     no flights


Allied aircraft
     Albacore I x 11
     Martlet II x 8
     F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
     SBD-3 Dauntless x 103
     TBF-1 Avenger x 46


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
     Albacore I: 1 damaged
     SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
     TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
     239 casualties reported
        Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
        Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
     Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Runway hits 14
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
     12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
     17 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
     12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      2 x Albacore I bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      5 x Albacore I bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      5 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
              Airfield Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
              Port Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      4 x Albacore I bombing from 2000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking 17th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 56th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 57th JNAF AF Unit  ...
Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 56th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 56th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 56th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 56th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking Sasebo 6th SNLF /231 ...
Also attacking Palmyra  ...
Also attacking 1st JNAF AF Unit  ...


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Morning Air attack on Shwebo , at 59,45

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
     P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
      9 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 24000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on 114th Infantry Regiment, at 92,144 (Townsville)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 11
     F1M2 Pete x 2
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 9



Allied aircraft
     B-25C Mitchell x 6
     P-38E Lightning x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
     F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
     B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
     P-38E Lightning: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
     32 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
        Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
      3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
      3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
              Ground Attack:  6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     9 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Raid is overhead
Kawai Det  with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     2 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 10000
     Raid is overhead
Myoko-2  with F1M2 Pete (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 9000
     Raid is overhead
Nachi-2  with F1M2 Pete (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     1 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 9000
     Raid is overhead
24th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     9 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 14000
     Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     A6M2 Zero x 1
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2



Allied aircraft
     P-38F Lightning x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
     A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
     Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed




Aircraft Attacking:
     15 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 27000 feet

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 30000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
24th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
     Group patrol altitude is 14000
     Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes



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Morning Air attack on 7th Armoured Brigade, at 91,144

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
     G4M1 Betty x 8



Allied aircraft
     Beaufighter Ic x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
     G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Allied ground losses:
     Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
      6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
              Ground Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.30 Sqn RAAF with Beaufighter Ic (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
     (3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
     3 plane(s) intercepting now.
     Group patrol altitude is 21500
     Raid is overhead

Also attacking 754th Tank Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th Armoured Brigade ...


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Invasion Support action off Palmyra
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
     PC Jackson
     PC Vigilant
     PC Kimball
     SC-638
     SC-519
     AMC Hector



PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
PC Vigilant firing at enemy troops
PC Kimball firing at enemy troops
SC-638 firing at enemy troops
SC-519 firing at enemy troops


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Ground combat at Palmyra (170,133)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4257 troops, 50 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 157

Defending force 8469 troops, 191 guns, 118 vehicles, Assault Value = 273

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


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


Assaulting units:
   56th Infantry Regiment
   Sasebo 6th SNLF /231
   17th Naval Construction Battalion
   1st JNAF AF Unit
   57th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
   34th Combat Engr Rgt /240
   9th Marine Rgt /241
   21st Marine Rgt /240


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Ground combat at Palmyra (170,133)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7149 troops, 188 guns, 90 vehicles, Assault Value = 272

Defending force 6365 troops, 74 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 156

Allied adjusted assault: 2

Japanese adjusted defense: 67

Allied assault odds: 1 to 33 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
     444 casualties reported
        Squads: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
        Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 25 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
     Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
     2541 casualties reported
        Squads: 43 destroyed, 82 disabled
        Non Combat: 90 destroyed, 137 disabled
        Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
     Vehicles lost 25 (16 destroyed, 9 disabled)


Assaulting units:
   34th Combat Engr Rgt /240
   9th Marine Rgt /241
   21st Marine Rgt /240

Defending units:
   56th Infantry Regiment
   Sasebo 6th SNLF /231
   1st JNAF AF Unit
   17th Naval Construction Battalion
   57th JNAF AF Unit



(in reply to khyberbill)
Post #: 682
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/15/2010 12:52:17 AM   
aprezto


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Interested in your approach here. Looks like only one phase of unloading?

I always try to get up to 1 hex away from landing zone so that I get two turns of unloading when going against an atoll.

How badly placed affected are the marines? It looks brutal.

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Post #: 683
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/17/2010 2:07:12 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		I blew it after three days on the shore both Regts and the combat engineers are screwed

Disruption is high and not recovering

Despite 9 BB's on bombardment I messed up.

I am going to start reloading and bug out my Marines cannot get the job done

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Post #: 684
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/17/2010 2:11:23 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		OK now for the PIR

What went wrong with the invasion

Air - nothing 6 Carriers worth of air support - did their job
Naval - nothing totally un interrupted invasion


Ground

1. I made a mistake and picked up the wrong Marine Regt so one was 100% prepped the other totally unprepped - the difference after day 1 was startling.
2. I broke the cardinal rule of attacks TAKE DIVISIONS - do NOT attack with regiments.....
3. No armour so much of my armour is in Australia that I didnt have a Tank Bn to reinoforce the attack with - BIG Mistake !!!

I am now orderign an evac better late than never

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Post #: 685
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/17/2010 4:38:56 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		Ultimately I got over focussed on Australia and made a couple of big mistakes in the Line Islands I shopuld be able to evac but its irritating to have gotten it so wrong

(in reply to Andy Mac)
Post #: 686
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/18/2010 1:59:27 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		Bombing has restarted in Burma - losing 20 ish Blenheims in one day reconfirms why the Blenheim is NOT a front line aircraft !!!

Slowly getting better but its slow going

KB as expected in en route to line islands a 30 sub wolfpack awaits them...

(in reply to Andy Mac)
Post #: 687
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/18/2010 4:34:06 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		I will now begin to reassemble and briefly rest my Armoured Corps at Cloncurry the CMF Divs can clean up the rest of Australia

The rest of my AIF Divs in Australia will move to Brisbane to rest and refit (3rd and 8th Aus Div)

The US Corps will move to Sydney to rest and refit

This reorg will take a couple of weeks to achieve

I think my forces will successfully break contact before KB is in range as such the forces will also need to rest and refit. I will need to recall several forward deployed Regts to allow Divs to rebuild exactly how that will work will take a few days to work out.

The main theatre of activity for the next few weeks will be Burma where my offensive is in full flow


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Post #: 688
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/18/2010 11:56:44 PM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		Finishing off my assault on Austrlia

One word of caution for allied players.

Guard your bombers like GOLD DUST especially the British ones

The replacement rates throughout 43 are still terrible
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Ground combat at Cairns (92,140)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 765 troops, 3 guns, 113 vehicles, Assault Value = 63

Defending force 12 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Allied adjusted assault: 54

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 54 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Cairns !!!

Japanese aircraft
     no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

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

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



Assaulting units:
   754th Tank Battalion

Defending units:
   Yokosuka Assault SNLF /2
   47th JNAF AF Unit /1


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Ground combat at Cloncurry (84,142)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 4109 troops, 16 guns, 417 vehicles, Assault Value = 500

Defending force 1104 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Allied adjusted assault: 264

Japanese adjusted defense: 24

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Cloncurry !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
     517 casualties reported
        Squads: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled
        Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 43 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
     Units retreated 1


Allied ground losses:
     Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
     Units pursuing 1


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
   3rd Army Tank Brigade
   194th Tank Battalion
   2nd USMC Tank Battalion
   4th Aus Cav Brigade
   1st Motor Brigade

Defending units:
   Yokosuka Assault SNLF


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Ground combat at Shwebo (59,45)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 355 troops, 0 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Defending force 1060 troops, 70 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

Allied adjusted assault: 1

Japanese adjusted defense: 9

Allied assault odds: 1 to 9 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
     Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
     20 casualties reported
        Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
        Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
        Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
   3rd Carabiniers Regiment

Defending units:
   56th Recon Regiment
   48th Field Artillery Regiment
   31st Field AA Battalion


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Ground combat at Normanton (86,138)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 2328 troops, 26 guns, 245 vehicles, Assault Value = 168

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

Allied adjusted assault: 266

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 266 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Normanton !!!

Japanese aircraft
     no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

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



Assaulting units:
   7th Armoured Brigade



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Post #: 689
RE: Operation Privateer - 7/19/2010 12:03:46 AM   
Andy Mac

 

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
Status: offline 		I get

(i) 6 Wellingtons of various marks
(ii) 4 Hudson IIIa's
(iii) 8 x Belnheim VD's
(iv) 2 - 4 Liberators of various marks

I am so screwed.....

Most of the few sqns that arrive do so under strength.

I am so dependent on USAAF B17's in India to achieve anything.

A 20 Blenheim loss day is a disaster !!!

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