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I will turn those options ON for turn 1. Now, the Dec 7th, 1941 combat report and comments:
Dec. 7th, 1941:
Air strikes:
Pearl Harbor not the best I have seen, not by a VERY long shot. And that includes the fact that only one port could be attacked, so I threw even the kitchen sink against it. Anyway:
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Morning Air attack on Pearl Harbor , at 180,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 67
B5N2 Kate x 123
D3A1 Val x 147
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 12 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 10 damaged
Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Bobolink, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
BB Pennsylvania, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
BB West Virginia, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Tennessee, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Maryland, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires
DMS Trevor, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Laida, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CA New Orleans, Bomb hits 1
CA San Francisco, Bomb hits 2
CL Honolulu, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CL Detroit, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Helm, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AR Medusa, Bomb hits 1
DD Shaw, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
Repair Shipyard hits 4
Port hits 29
Port fuel hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
14 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
10 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
23 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Pearl Harbor , at 180,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
B5N2 Kate x 24
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
BB California, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Repair Shipyard hits 5
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
CAP engaged:
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Warhawk (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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
15th PG/45th PS with P-36A Mohawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
Training flight from 18th PG/19th PS has been caught up in attack
Training flight from 15th PG/45th PS has been caught up in attack
Total ships sunk: 1. An AM!!!! At least 2x BBs swallowed four fishes and 4x BBs swallowed three. And the other two BBs got an 800 Kg bomb each, at least. That puts all of them out of the picture for a while... but I am certain that they will come back to haunt me :S
The Philippines fared better but I did take a risk I hadn't taken before. Look at the bombing altitude. I decided to take the risk on the surprise turn, but I will not continue from turn 2 onwards... AAA would do me in.
First, the sweeps:
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *
CAP engaged:
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet
CAP engaged:
24th PG/Hq Sqn with P-40B Warhawk (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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
For some odd reason which I can't fathom, the Chutai that should have swept Iba, escorted the Manila raid instead :/
Then, the bombers:
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 27
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
SOC-1 Seagull: 4 damaged
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina: 26 damaged
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
P-40E Warhawk: 7 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 30
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Iba , at 78,75
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 27
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 28 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 12
Runway hits 61
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 27
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 19 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 50 damaged
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
O-47A: 13 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 12 damaged
P-40B Warhawk: 3 damaged
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 66
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Cagayan , at 79,89
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 9
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 11 damaged
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 31
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Pre-Invasion action off San Fernando (80,74)
92 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
PB Rokko Maru #2
PB Chohakusan Maru
PB Akitsui Maru
xAP Kamo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DD Inazuma firing at 11th PA Infantry Division
PB Rokko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Chohakusan Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Akitsui Maru fired 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 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at San Fernando (80,74)
TF 8 troops unloading over beach at San Fernando, 80,74
Japanese ground losses:
492 casualties reported
Squads: 24 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
75mm T94 Mtn Gun lost overboard during unload of 48th FA Rgt
10cm T91 Howitzer lost in surf during unload of 48th FA Rgt
7.7mm T99 AAMG dropped into water during unload of 48th FA Rgt
75mm T94 Mtn Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 48th FA Rgt
75mm T94 Mtn Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 48th FA Rgt
75mm T94 Mtn Gun accidentally lost during unload of 48th FA Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
75mm Infantry Gun lost in surf during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
37mm Type 94 AT Gun lost overboard during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
12 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
10 troops of a IJA HMG Section lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
37mm Type 94 AT Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 1st Formosa Inf. Rgt
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of 4th Tank Rgt
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 7th Tank Rgt
Type 89A Medium Tank lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Tank Rgt
Type 89A Medium Tank lost in surf during unload of 7th Tank Rgt
16 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad accidentally lost during unload of 48th Engr Rgt
12 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 48th Engr Rgt
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of 48th Recon Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Tanaka Det
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 40th JAAF AF Bn
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Tanaka Det
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 28th JAAF AF Bn
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Pre-Invasion action off San Fernando (80,74)
70 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
TB Kamo
TB Kiji
APD Kaki
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
TB Kamo fired at enemy troops
TB Kiji fired at enemy troops
APD Kaki fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at San Fernando (80,74)
TF 96 troops unloading over beach at San Fernando, 80,74
Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
12 Engineers lost from landing craft during unload of 21st Div
16 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad accidentally lost during unload of 21st Div /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 21st Div
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 21st Div
12 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 21st Div
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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 495 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Defending force 363 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Japanese adjusted assault: 24
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Assaulting units:
1st Para Assault Div /1
Defending units:
1st /101st PA Battalion
The Iba and Clark Field raids produced the intended result: serious runway damage. The Manila raid was not as successful... so I will have to be careful. But I can't really complain overall. Even the Cagayan attack will help, as the B-17s will have a harder time flying offensive missions from there... and the LCUs will have less time to entrench before the Japanese Imperial Army pays them a visit.
I am not sure if landing in San Fernando was worth it or not. It shortened my time to Clark Field for sure, but it increased my disruption, so my losses will be higher, I am sure. We'll see if it was worth it or not in the next two weeks of game time.
Paras are now the easiest way of taking Davao on turn 1, if that is what the Japanese player wants. I did :) With the port in my hands, things will begin moving that way from turn 2.
Now we go to Malaya and its neighboring waters:
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 52,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G3M2 Nell x 30
G4M1 Betty x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 15 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk
BC Repulse, Torpedo hits 6, and is sunk
DD Express
DD Electra
DD Vampire
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
8 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mersing at 52,82
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 20
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Express
DD Tenedos, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Electra
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
I had hoped to get both capital ships, as my esteemed opponent had put severe historical constraints on himself for turn 1, but bagging the DD was a definite plus. The 5 destroyed Buffaloes are also a bonus, as there will be 5 less fighters defending Singapore in the later stages of the Malaya campaign.
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Morning Air attack on Alor Star , at 49,73
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 11 damaged
Blenheim I: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 22
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 25
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IF x 4
Buffalo I x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IF: 1 damaged
Blenheim IF: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 9 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 80 minutes
No.27 Sqn RAF with Blenheim IF (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 1
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22
Ki-27b Nate x 19
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest III: 1 damaged
Hudson I: 9 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 2
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 55
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 damaged
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed on ground
Hudson I: 7 damaged
Hudson I: 1 destroyed on ground
Vildebeest III: 3 damaged
Vildebeest III: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 36
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
30 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kota Bharu at 51,75
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete x 5
Ki-27b Nate x 14
Allied aircraft
Blenheim I x 4
Blenheim IF x 3
Buffalo I x 9
Hudson I x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Hudson I bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Blenheim I bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-27b Nate (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
4 planes vectored on to bombers
Fuso-1 with F1M2 Pete (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
Yamashiro-1 with F1M2 Pete (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Takao-2 with F1M2 Pete (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
Atago-2 with F1M2 Pete (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Pre-Invasion action off Kota Bharu (51,75)
39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Ayatosan Maru
AK Sakura Maru
AK Sasako Maru
DD Ayanami
Allied ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
xAK Ayatosan Maru firing at 8th Indian Brigade
xAK Ayatosan Maru fired at enemy troops
AK Sakura Maru fired at enemy troops
AK Sasako Maru fired 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 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Kota Bharu (51,75)
TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 51,75
Japanese ground losses:
188 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10cm T92 Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 18th Medium FA Rgt
7.7mm T99 AAMG lost from landing craft during unload of 18th Medium FA Rgt
10cm T92 Gun dropped into water during unload of 18th Medium FA Rgt
12 Engineers lost in surf during unload of 11th Shipping Engr Rgt
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 11th Shipping Engr Rgt
12 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 11th Shipping Engr Rgt
15cm T96 Howitzer dropped into water during unload of 3rd Medium FA Rgt /2
12 Engineers accidentally lost during unload of 4th Ind. Engr Rgt
12 Engineers lost from landing craft during unload of 15th Ind. Engr Rgt
12 Engineers lost overboard during unload of 23rd Ind. Engr Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 55th Infantry Rgt
12 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 55th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 55th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt /1
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt /1
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt /1
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 55th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 114th Infantry Rgt
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Pre-Invasion action off Kota Bharu (51,75)
28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Shinonome
xAK Hokuzyu Maru
DD Shirakumo
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
DD Shinonome firing at 8th Indian Brigade
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
quote:
Amphibious Assault at Kota Bharu (51,75)
TF 92 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 51,75
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
17 troops of a IJA Motorized Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 22nd Recon Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Motorized Squad lost in surf during unload of 22nd Recon Rgt
75mm T94 Mtn Gun lost from landing craft during unload of 18th Mtn Gun Rgt
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 22nd Recon Rgt
quote:
Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 804 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Defending force 531 troops, 12 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 10
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1
Defending units:
108th/2 Base Force
All in all, a decent turn in Malaya. No Japanes ship was hit by Allied bombers, with even the Petes served the greater glory of the Empire. Also, the Japanese bombers did their share.
I expect Kota Bharu to fall on turn 2... but I have been known to be wrong :) Also, I had hoped to capture Victoria Point with the paratroopers... and I didn't. Will try again next turn.
Borneo:
I tried not to bee too gamey here. That, and in RA there are additional Allied air units that make more careful play the best course of action, I think. So, only one landing on turn 1.
quote:
Pre-Invasion action off Miri (64,87)
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Eiko Maru
APD Aoi
AV Sagara Maru
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
PB Eiko Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
quote:
Amphibious Assault at Miri (64,87)
TF 98 troops unloading over beach at Miri, 64,87
Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 91st Nav Gd
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 91st Nav Gd
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of 91st Nav Gd
To me, Miri is very important to take early, one of the reasons being that I want to know how damaged it will be. This helps plan other things earlier. I tried to send a force large enough to take it on turn 2. We'll see if I did or not.
Hong Kong:
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 23
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Walrus II: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
quote:
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 77,61
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
DD Thanet
DD Scout
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
Bombing the airfield went well, but attacking the destroyers did not. I had hoped to hit at least one of them. They will have to be hunted by surface units now.
China:
quote:
Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 18
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
DB-3M: 1 damaged
A-29A Hudson: 3 damaged
SB-III: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
The other way of training pilots... bombing in China. Not much damage done, but then not much was expected. I need to get better planes in this theater if I want my pilots to do more.
Now on to the Pacific theater:
Wake:
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Afternoon Air attack on Wake Island , at 136,98
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 37
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF-211 Det with F4F-3 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
A decent prelude for what is comming against these Marines soon...
Guam:
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Pre-Invasion action off Guam (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Tachikaze
TB Tomozuru
PB Nanpo Maru
PB Kiso Maru
PB Aso Maru #3
APD Nadakaze
DD Tachikaze firing at Guam USN Base Force
TB Tomozuru fired at enemy troops
PB Nanpo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Aso Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
DD Tachikaze fired at enemy troops
quote:
Amphibious Assault at Guam (106,95)
TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 106,95
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Type 97 Medium Tank lost from landing craft during unload of 2nd Tank Rgt
I hope to take Guam next turn. An unusual unit to do this with, I know, but others were (or will be) busy elsewhere.
Midway:
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Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 9 damaged
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
DD Hatsushima
DD Nenohi
DD Kasumi
DD Arare
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yukikaze
DD Yugumo
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Susuzuki
Allied ground losses:
444 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 43 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 37 (10 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 47
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
BB Kirishima firing at Midway Island
BB Hiei firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Hiei
BB Haruna firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Haruna
BB Kongo firing at Midway Island
DD Hatsushima firing at Midway Island
DD Nenohi firing at Midway Island
DD Kasumi firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at DD Kasumi
DD Arare firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
DD Tokitsukaze firing at Midway Island
DD Yukikaze firing at Midway Island
DD Yugumo firing at Midway Island
DD Hatsuzuki firing at Midway Island
DD Susuzuki firing at Midway Island
quote:
Pre-Invasion action off Midway Island (158,91)
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAK Seattle Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TB Sagi
AK Sakito Maru
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
155mm M1918 GPF Battery engaging xAK Seattle Maru at 14,000 yards
TB Sagi firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
TB Sagi fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
quote:
Amphibious Assault at Midway Island (158,91)
TF 43 troops unloading over beach at Midway Island, 158,91
Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /2
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /2
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /3
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /5
12 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /5
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Guards Mixed Bde /6
quote:
Ground combat at Midway Island (158,91)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 692 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 6732 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 240
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th USAAF Base Force
6th Marine Defense Battalion
Defending units:
Guards Mixed Bde /1
quote:
Ground combat at Midway Island (158,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6732 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 240
Defending force 2703 troops, 53 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Japanese adjusted assault: 154
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 51 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Midway Island !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 7 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1937 casualties reported
Squads: 48 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 199 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 57 (57 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 76 (76 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
Guards Mixed Bde /1
Defending units:
116th USAAF Base Force
6th Marine Defense Battalion
With the ability to send the Japanese Guards Mixed Brigade to many places, I chose Midway. I believe that it is better to take it on turn 1, or don't even try to. As things went, I probably sent too strong a force to get it, and there are certain risks... calculated risks... that I took.
Well, that is the combat report of turn 1. With this being a combined AAR, there are things I can't write about until they actually do happen, but please feel free to comment on anything and everything you read in this post. Events that have already happened are free game.
Now, to move several hundred cargo ships, and to send the second wave of invasion forces...
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