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Desperate Fighting - 9/17/2012 4:04:00 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 09/30/28
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 23

No Allied losses

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

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 4
Vought FU-1 Float x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kiyama Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 107546 troops, 587 guns, 166 vehicles, Assault Value = 1577

Defending force 60517 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1047

Japanese ground losses:
226 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/01/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 125,51

Japanese Ships
AMC Huzikawa Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AMC Kazuura Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Yodogawa Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
CA St. Louis, Shell hits 2
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 19
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Ronsan Maru, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AP Zuiho Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Momogawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Otake Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kiyama Maru, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 108000 troops, 588 guns, 170 vehicles, Assault Value = 1622

Defending force 60389 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1043

Japanese ground losses:
349 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/02/28
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 23

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 108317 troops, 590 guns, 173 vehicles, Assault Value = 1660

Defending force 60056 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1030

Japanese ground losses:
212 casualties reported

On the Yellow Journalism Front, NYC, the Hearst-owned NY World published a quote from an unnamed Administration Official. It apparently came from a high-ranking diplomat attending a fund raising event for VP Hoover. The unofficial statement hinted at recent high-level peace feelers that had been rebuffed by the Japanese. The lack of substantive concessions by the Japanese has apparently strengthen the hand of the War Department hardliners, who are confident that the new Army Divisions, ships, and weapons now in the pipeline to the Pacific will overwhelm the over-stretched Japanese Empire. "That only a groundbreaking gesture or offer will be necessary to prevent the certain destruction of the Japanese Nation".

When asked about the recent comments in American newspapers, the Japanese War Minister laughs and says �What peace talks? I don�t know of any peace talks! We�ve sunk over 600 US ships, and are killing 7 of their soldiers for every one of ours. Now they�re making up stories about peace talks? Maybe the fact that they�ve been at war with one nation or another for 4 of the last 10 years is starting to make them crazy. If they want the war to stop, they can withdraw to their shores where they belong!�

October 1, 1928 CA USS St. Louis hunts IJN AMCs in the shipping lanes between California and Hawaii

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/03/28
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Night Time Surface Combat at 127,51

Japanese Ships
AMC Kazuura Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AMC Yodogawa Maru, Shell hits 10

Allied Ships
TK Paul Shoup
TK Solana
TK Richmond
TK California Standard, Shell hits 4, on fire
TK Huguenot
TK Larry Doheny
TK Pueblo
TK Halo

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SS S-27 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 13
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 21

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AK Kanzaki Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-4, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 108760 troops, 594 guns, 178 vehicles, Assault Value = 1701

Defending force 59547 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1021

Japanese ground losses:
337 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/04/28

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 109167 troops, 595 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 1745

Defending force 59187 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1013

Japanese ground losses:
451 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/05/28

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 28

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 131,51

Japanese Ships
SS No. 76

Allied Ships
TK California Standard, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 109469 troops, 597 guns, 177 vehicles, Assault Value = 1783

Defending force 59034 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1016

Japanese ground losses:
328 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/06/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Trenton
BC United States
BC Lexington
BC Ranger
CL Omaha
BC Constellation
CL Marblehead
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
BC Saratoga
CL Celebes
DD Lichfield
CL Concord
DD Sumner
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Bancroft

Japanese ground losses:
458 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 73,36

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Yento Maru, Shell hits 4
AMC Belgium Maru
AMC Shinan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 73,36

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Kurokami Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Ryuzin Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Sikisan Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-24, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 109880 troops, 602 guns, 180 vehicles, Assault Value = 1817

Defending force 58043 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1001

Japanese ground losses:
204 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/07/28

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Gyoun Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 20

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Shozui Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 110148 troops, 609 guns, 181 vehicles, Assault Value = 1839

Defending force 57856 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1002

Japanese ground losses:
281 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/08/28

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Ehime Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-16, hits 1

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Ehime Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-24

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 110502 troops, 616 guns, 185 vehicles, Assault Value = 1863

Defending force 57447 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 997

Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported

Dateline, Tokyo, at the Japanese Foreign Ministry, where the Swiss Charge' de Affairs, representing the British Commonwealth, delivered a stern diplomatic note to the Foreign Minister, publicly admonishing the Japanese for bombing a neutral British ship that was anchored at a neutral British Port in Sandakan, Borneo. Confirmation was obtained both visually, and via non-specific means, that a bombing attack was carried out that caused serious damage to the HMS High Merchant, with at least 5 crew deaths,a dozen wounded sailors, and 3 missing persons, including the 2nd in command. The British Government demands also include an immediate investigation of this matter, as well as assurances that this attack did not represent an overt act of escalation or hostilities against the British Commonwealth in general. The Japanese Government was reportedly granted a time interval of 72 hours to investigate and respond to the incident in question.

Dateline, London, at the Admiralty, the following statement was released to the press: "2 days ago, an unarmed British-flagged merchant vessel, the HMS High Merchant, was bombed by a Japanese Long-Range Patrol Plane, while safely anchored in the Borneo Port of Sandakan. Until the nature of this unprovoked, and illegal attack, on a British-flagged vessel almost 200 miles from the nearest Japanese base can be determined, The Admiralty has no choice but to place all the armed forces under the control of the Southeast Asia HQ on full alert. Furthermore, a total of five (5) escort vessels have been dispatched from nearby bases to the Port of Sandakan to provide emergency repair and humanitarian assistance to the surviving members of the HMS High Merchant. It is highly recommended that all Japanese Military forces in the vicinity of Sandakan should provide these forces with a wide distance berth, in order to avoid an escalation of these unfortunate events"

Also, in a far-off, and radio antenna festooned concrete bunker near San Diego, the following conversation was taking place between a Naval Intelligence Officer and the Lt. Commander of the Fleet Radio Intercept Group: "Listen, I don't know what to say, but we just lost them..... they just vanished, no call signs, no signals, nothing that we can attribute to Major Japanese Fleet Units" . "Well how do you lose track of the Battleships and Battlecruisers of the Imperial Navy? They have to be somewhere" was the response. I'm sorry Captain, but they could be anywhere in the Pacific, even approaching Hawaii or the US West Coast, and we wouldn't know it until they started bombarding the shoreline. Sir, isn't it possible that we've really hurt them bad, and they've taken shelter in the Home Islands somewhere to effect repairs?" No son, that is not likely....... get me a secure line to Secretary of the Navy, I'm going to have to pass this information up the chain of command. Hopefully they'll see fit to issue a High Alert message to all Pacific Commands to be prepared for the unexpected"

October 3, 1922 - AMCs attack USN TKs off California

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Damage Control - 9/19/2012 3:32:55 AM

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A day after the Swiss Charge' de Affairs representing the British Commonwealth, delivered his stern diplomatic note, a rather extraordinary press conference takes place at the Foreign Ministry.

The Foreign Minister begins �Yesterday, we were informed that a British steamship, the SS High Merchant, was bombed by a flying boat as it approached the breakwater of Sandakan Harbor. Our friends in that area, both Japanese and British, confirmed that the ship was burning out of control when it entered the port, and that the damage was consistent with an aerial bomb. The British have since accused the Imperial Japanese Navy of an unwarranted attack on their shipping. This is what we know.

�At this time, we do not know for certain who bombed the High Merchant, though we cannot rule out it may have been an unfortunate case of mistaken identity on the part of one of our flying boats. We are currently investigating this possibility.

�Complicating this investigation is the fact that as a result of our alliance in the Great War a decade ago, the Royal Navy, US Navy, and Japan are all using the same flying boat design, the F-5. Both we and our British friends call it the Felixstowe F5, while the Americans have since renamed it the Curtiss F5L. In any event, just as we have F-5s at Jolo, so too have the Americans based them on Tawi Tawi. Both bases are within flying boat range of Sandakan.

It is naturally absurd to think the British would attack their own ship, but have they considered that it may have been an American flying boat? The American elections are nearing, and rather then deliver the victory they promised their people, the current ruling party has instead brought an almost two and a half year old war with no end in sight. They have already made wild, desperate statements this week, citing negotiations which our government knows nothing about. Can we really dismiss the possibility that they disguised one of their flying boats to look like one of ours, (an easy thing to do), and attacked a British convoy in the hopes of driving them to their side? We are not ready to make that accusation just yet, but we cannot rule it out, either.

�Let me state categorically that Japan has no quarrel with Great Britain or any member of its Commonwealth. There is absolutely no strategic value in deliberately bombing a neutral merchant ship, and since this war began such incidents were avoided when the British government gave us sufficient warning that one of their convoys was approaching so we could move our forces out of harms way. The Japanese government extends its deepest condolences to the casualties� families and to British Government for their loss and will continue to investigate this matter to the best of our ability�.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/09/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
DD Lichfield
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Sumner
DD Bancroft
CL Marblehead
CL Trenton
CL Concord
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
221 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Sikisan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-24, hits 2

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 20

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 110798 troops, 617 guns, 185 vehicles, Assault Value = 1899

Defending force 56867 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 977

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/10/28

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Shinki Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-24

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 111124 troops, 622 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1930

Defending force 56628 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 970

Japanese ground losses:
342 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/11/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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SS S-24 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 111498 troops, 626 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 1975

Defending force 56096 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 962

Japanese ground losses:
294 casualties reported

Dateline, London, England @ #10 Downing Street, in a late night meeting with a certain Gentleman behind a desk smoking a big cigar with a snifter of Brandy. "You see, Minister", the Naval Intelligence Officer said, "both we and the Japanese know for certain that it was one of their flying boats that attacked the SS High Merchant. Our confirmation was both visual, from multiple sightings, and via electronic intercept. What I mean, is that our cryptologists have been successful breaking enough of the low-level Japanese Naval code used by garrison forces to know that the attack was real but that we are unable to publicly confirm this evidence without betraying both our code-breaking and signal intelligence capability. Also, we have decoded enough of subsequent low-level communications to understand that the Japanese aeroplane's course was disrupted by a weather front, resulting in a navigational error by the Japanese pilots who thought that they were passing by an American outpost instead of a British one.".

"You mean", said the man behind the smoke cloud, "that we cannot confront them without losing our intelligence edge over them and/or others? Well, that's not a very pleasant set of options, Gentlemen. The Press, on both the Right and the Left, is going to have a field day at our expense!".

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/12/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
DD Lichfield
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Sumner
DD Bancroft
CL Marblehead
CL Trenton
CL Concord
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
428 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Asahisan Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-4

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 30
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Shinki Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 111831 troops, 628 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 2010

Defending force 55295 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 949

Japanese ground losses:
251 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/13/28

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 112122 troops, 632 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 2040

Defending force 55089 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 951

Japanese ground losses:
257 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/14/28

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TF 1002 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
SC SC-6, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Akigawa Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS O-7

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 31
Martin NBS-1 x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
168 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 112553 troops, 633 guns, 187 vehicles, Assault Value = 2080

Defending force 54923 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 941

Japanese ground losses:
328 casualties reported

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Post #: 333

Attrition on Bonin - 9/21/2012 3:40:36 AM

Connfire

Posts: 872
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/15/28
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 10
Martin NBS-1 x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
202 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Eiji Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 112905 troops, 634 guns, 189 vehicles, Assault Value = 2116

Defending force 54637 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 943

Japanese ground losses:
406 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/16/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 8

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 73,36

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
ML Yenoshima Maru, Shell hits 4
AMC Shinan Maru
ML Yento Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113316 troops, 636 guns, 193 vehicles, Assault Value = 2148

Defending force 54434 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 944

Japanese ground losses:
209 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/17/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
217 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
71 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113672 troops, 636 guns, 194 vehicles, Assault Value = 2177

Defending force 54122 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 940

Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported

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Dateline, London, in a Press Release from the First Lord of the Admiralty: "His Majesty's Government would like to express our appreciation to the Japanese Nation for their assistance in the recovery of the surviving crew members of the SS High Merchant. We look forward to the repatriation of the crew members at the earliest opportunity. Also, we would again like to ask Japan for their cooperation in our investigation as to the possible causes of the loss of the SS High Merchant, and would look forward to any suggestions that they may have in order to ensure the protection of legitimate neutral shipping activities in the Region as a whole"

A few blocks away, the stout man with the stout Cuban cigar in one hand and VSOP cognac in the other hand could only shake his head at the thought of the nebulous statement that had just been released to the press.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/18/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Celebes
DD Lichfield
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Sumner
DD Bancroft
CL Marblehead
CL Trenton
CL Concord
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
472 casualties reported

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Yanagigawa, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 73,36

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamaoka Maru, Shell hits 4
ML Yenoshima Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 73,36

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamahagi Maru
ML Ninoshima Maru, Shell hits 4
AMC Maebasi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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ASW attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Toan Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Jinju Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Kibi Maru
AMC Lushan Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya

Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 113909 troops, 639 guns, 193 vehicles, Assault Value = 2203

Defending force 53278 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 920

Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/19/28

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Lushan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Toan Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Jinju Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Kibi Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
DD Kiku

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII, hits 4

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
124 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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SS V-2 is hit by a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 114131 troops, 643 guns, 194 vehicles, Assault Value = 2225

Defending force 53156 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 914

Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/20/28

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Sub attack at 71,71

Japanese Ships
SS No. 57

Allied Ships
AK Adelong, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied ground losses:
84 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 4
Martin NBS-1 x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 114385 troops, 646 guns, 194 vehicles, Assault Value = 2259

Defending force 53265 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 911

Japanese ground losses:
367 casualties reported

Dateline, New York City, an editorial in the New York World, expressing their normal progressive opinion, this time about the floundering Al Smith Campaign for the Presidency: "Governor Smith, who is fighting a rising tide across the Nation of Prohibition, Prejudice, and Prosperity; needs to break away from the prevailing stereotypes if he is to have half a chance in the upcoming elections. He needs to address the concerns of the general public that his religion and his ties to the culture of immigrant populations (mainly the Irish and Italians), makes him untrustworthy and unsuitable to be the Chief Executive of The Nation. He also should think about pursuing the Peace Option in the current Far East War equation, but only if he can do so without raising suspicions concerning his loyalty to the United States of America. Governor Smith, you must differentiate yourself from the Coolidge/Hoover Administration for your campaign to have half a chance of succeeding"

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/21/28
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 114751 troops, 650 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 2294

Defending force 53008 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 910

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/22/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 115079 troops, 653 guns, 197 vehicles, Assault Value = 2327

Defending force 53347 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 917

Japanese ground losses:
115 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/23/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 46

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
155 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Taiyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 115274 troops, 658 guns, 197 vehicles, Assault Value = 2354

Defending force 53510 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 916

Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported

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Post #: 334

Raid in a California city! - 9/21/2012 6:54:31 PM

Connfire

Posts: 872
Joined: 7/18/2008
From: Connecticut, USA
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This is something completely different. At this stage in the game, I announced to my opponent that the city of Eureka, California had been shelled by an AMC, and a small naval landing force had come ashore, at which time I included the attached narrative and screenshot below. I did manage to touch an AMC on hex 136, 43. I did this for 2 reasons:

1) On a strategic level, I was looking for a way of raiding the West Coast before the US elections. Not that I thought it would sway the outcome, but at least to drive home a point that I was capable of hitting them if I could. Bear in mind that negotiations for a peace treaty had broken down not long before this raid.

2) On a tactical level, I was trying to lure naval forces off the West Coast and possibly other areas to try to destroy the AMC. What my opponent did not realize, was there were 4 IJN CVs lurking one hex offshore. The AMC was the bait for my trap. Unfortunately for me, I didn't encounter any naval forces.

October 24, 1928, Table Bluff Lighthouse, Eureka, California � 0600:

�Are you done feeding the chickens Japser?�

�Yes Mr. Prozanac�, the boy called.

�Then come here, I need to borrow your ears for a minute�

The 8-year old Jasper bounded through the heavy fog typical of the Northern California coast, down the dune to the sandy beach until he came upon where the lighthouse keeper, Stephen Prozanac was standing. Straining his ears to hear over the distant thunder of an approaching storm, the boy said �it sounds like a motor launch�.

�Yea, I hear it now too. It must be getting closer�. Cupping his hands, he called out to sea �Ahoy!�

�Yes!� came the slightly accented reply. �Can you help us?�

�You�re headed straight toward the beach! You�re about to run�� he paused as the distinct sound of a boat bottoming out in the sand greeted him ��aground�. Still unable to see through the mist, but able to hear the splashing sounds toward the beach that followed, Stephen turned to Japser and said �Tell Mrs. Prozanac to put some coffee on�.

�Actually, we would prefer tea, if you have it�, came the reply. �Also, we now claim this beach in the name of the Japanese Empire. Raise your hands above your head, please�.

Stephen was about to give a smart reply to that ludicrous statement, when 5 tough looking Japanese marines materialized out of the foggy surf, all pointing automatic weapons at him. Jasper screamed.

A sixth man, shorter than the rest, emerged behind them with a pistol. �You will not be harmed, as long as you do exactly what we say. Tell the boy to calm down. Do you have an automobile?� Stephen nodded dumfounded. �Three of my men will need to borrow it. The rest of us will stay here for now. Is anyone else here?�

Gesturing toward the lighthouse, Stephen stammered �My wife�is inside�

�Good, she can make us some tea�. Pointing to the trembling lad, the Captain asked �And the boy?�

�He lives nearby, and helps out around here�.

The Captain bent down to the boy�s height �Hello little boy. My name is Isoroku. Don�t be frightened, we won�t hurt you as long as you�re good for us�

Ten minutes later, the Japanese Captain, the Prozanacs, and Jasper sat uncomfortably around the lighthouse�s kitchen table. The marines lugged a large crate from the motor launch into the Prozanac�s family car. Three of them then drove off, headed southeast, toward the small town of Beatrice, just as it started to rain.

Eureka, California � 0630

Eureka wasn�t a large city by East Coast standards. But it was the largest city on the West Coast between San Francisco and Portland. Nestled within the insulated Humboldt Bay, in the shadow of California�s Redwood Kingdom, most of its 14,000 residents were tied to the fishing or lumber trade.

Few paid attention as a tramp steamer made its way through drizzle and foggy soup which covered Humboldt Bay. The ship was a little bigger than normal, and coming in at a strange time of day, but not altogether unusual. A few early risers could hear the curses from the city�s harbor pilot, left ignored on the beach, especially as the vessel started making a 180 turn in the narrow channel. It was not until the large �rising sun� flag of the Japanese navy that was raised on its foremast that people really started to notice.

�What a bunch of jerks� was the mildest phrase directed toward the vessel, as a small crowd braved the worsening rain on the waterfront. �Just wait till those dopes come ashore� some of the larger lumbermen grumbled as they pounded their fists menacingly.

Table Bluff Lighthouse � 0655

Stephen Prozanac heard his livelihood shatter upstairs. A loud thunderclap appropriately sounded a moment later. A minute later, his wife whimpered quietly, as the burly Japanese marine with a mischievous grin came downstairs with the large pipe wrench he had used to smash the lighthouse lenses into a million pieces. Turning to the Japanese Captain, he asked �You know they call this area the Graveyard of Ships, don�t you?�

The naval captain nodded as he sipped from one of Minie Prozanac�s teacups before saying �I�m aware of Humboldt Bay�s history�.

�Why are you doing this?�

�I�m very sorry Mr. Prozanac, but our countries are at war, and in war we have to do what we must to harm the enemy�.

�Yea, I served during the Great War�.

�Then you know what I say is true�.

Stephen just shrugged. �You�re the guy with the guns�.

Leaning forward, the Captain said �Mr. Prozanac, I learned my English at Harvard. I lived in your country for four years. I am a loyal soldier to my Emperor, and will follow any order, including one to lay down my life, for my country. But I don�t think most of my countrymen understood what your country could do to ours if war came. Many of them know now. But I also don�t think your countrymen fully understand mine. We will never give up, we will never surrender, and we will always find a way�� he said, gesturing up toward the shattered lens of the lighthouse ��to keep hurting you. How is this good for either one of our countries?�

A large, distant boom was heard outside. But this came from inland, and it was clearly not thunder. The Captain looked at his watch and said �right on schedule�.

The clock on the kitchen wall read 7 o�clock in the morning.

A Certain Radio Antenna Festooned Concrete bunker near San Diego, - 0700

The Lt. Commander of the Fleet Intercept Group returned to his station after smoking his cigarette. The weather was partly cloudy outside, though Watch Stations well to the north were reporting thunderstorms. A pale-looking petty officer handed him a note he had just decrypted. �No�� he said in disbelief, �are you sure?� The petty officer nodded.

He thought about it for a moment before deciding he�d better be safe than sorry. Picking up the receiver, he spoke to the operator. �Get me Naval Intelligence. This is a priority call�. Waiting a moment, he spoke into the receiver �Sir, I think I may have something. It isn�t much, but you told me to inform you of anything that may be enemy activity�Yes sir, it is definitely Japanese�Somewhere off Northern California or Oregon, I think, we�re still trying to triangulate the signal�Yes sir, it could just be radio waves bouncing off storm clouds, there�s a pretty good storm brewing up there�No sir, they just repeated the same thing, three times, I have no idea what it means � �Tora! Tora! Tora!��

Eureka, California � 0700

There were cheers along the waterfront as several small boats full of large rain slicker clad lumbermen and fishermen cast off. They were going to teach that stupid ship that Eurekians have little sense of humor when it comes to waving the flag of their country�s enemy in the middle of their harbor. They were less than 50 yards offshore when a dull boom was heard to the south. That did not sound like thunder! About ten seconds later, the fore section of the unknown ship exploded, and a large projectile making a distinct whistling sound could be distinctly seen flying over the crowd�s heads. The boats abruptly made a hasty retreat back to shore.

The shell landed in the middle of the intersection of 3rd Street and B Street. It was about 5� long, sticking out of the pavement which its nose had buried itself into at a 60 degree angle. Nothing happened for about 5 minutes, as a growing crowd gathered around the curious sight. Then sick-colored smoke started pouring out of the shell, along with what looked like oversized confetti.

�Gas!� several of the Great War veterans yelled.

A stampede of screaming people began running inland. The thunder overhead mixed with the gunfire heard from the waterfront, as the strange ship fired conventional shells into the lumber schooners, wharves, and lumber yards. Within 20 minutes, three small schooners were sinking, the freight yard at the foot of A Street was in ruins, and the adjacent large lumber mill which stretched for several city blocks along the waterfront was a blazing conflagration.

And then, the firing stopped. The ship moved silently away, and vanished back into the fog before the stunned populace. The line of thunderstorms moved inland. The wailing siren of Eureka�s only fire engine rushing through the puddles to the lumber mill inferno brought many back to their senses. A few picked up the strange confetti, only to find they were actually leaflets, about 6� square, on some kind of water-resistant paper. The front side had a skull and crossbones, with the inscription �If this really was gas, you would be DEAD!� The back contained a print of the Japanese rising sun, underneath which read �Why is your navy across the Pacific? Shouldn�t they be protecting you from us here? Do you even know why you�re fighting us anymore? You can thank President Coolidge and his friends for today�.

Table Bluff Lighthouse � 0720

Even as the thunderstorm moved off, the shellfire from Eureka echoed down the coast. �You�re killing a lot of innocent people today� Stephen Prozanac glowered.

�I sincerely hope not� the Captain replied.

Before Stephen could come up with a response to that, the sound of scattered machinegun fire broke out to the southeast. �Oh dear�, the Captain said.

An uncomfortable silence followed for the next 15 minutes, broken only by the diminishing thunder and rain. The shellfire from Eureka ceased, but the gunfire continued sporadically in the other direction. Five minutes later, the machine gun fire also stopped.

�Walk with me� the Captain said, gesturing to the three prisoners. They silently trod back to the Japanese motor launch on the beach. Stephen noted with disgust that a Japanese flag was now flying from the lighthouse�s flagpole. A flickering, orange glow from Eureka�s waterfront was visible through the drizzle.

Nothing was said for nearly half an hour. The sound of a steamship at full speed could be heard over the waves breaking along the shore. Then the vessel�s horn blew one long blast, followed by two more rapid, short blasts.

The Captain sighed. �I don�t think my men made it out alive�. Pausing for a moment, he turned to Stephen �You will find your automobile in or near the town of Beatrice, Mr. Prozanac, I wish we could have returned it to you before we left. Mrs. Prozanac, thank you for your hospitality and your tea. I�m sorry for any mess we may have made�. And then, bending down on one knee to Jasper�s height, he said softly �You were very good. I�m sorry I don�t have any candy for you�. Digging into his trousers, he pulled out a Japanese coin, with a circular hole in the middle �Here, take this. Make sure you never lose it� Pointing toward a boat tied up on the Humboldt Bay side of the spit of land north of the lighthouse which separated it from the Pacific Ocean, he asked �Is that yours?�

�Yes� Stephen replied. �You going to take that, too?�

�No Mr. Prozanac, you will. Take your wife and the boy to Eureka, you will be safe there. By the time you return, we should be gone. Go quickly�.

The three piled into the boat and pulled out to sea slowly. About 20 yards away, the motor opened up, and the boat headed full speed across the south of Humboldt Bay toward Eureka.

November 4, 1962, University of California, Berkley

The Professor continued �Tactically, the attack on Eureka, California did very little. In Eureka itself, a large fire started in the neighborhood of a lumber mill complex which might have been worse had it not been for the rain. In addition, a freight yard was demolished, and several lumber schooners were sunk. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad was severed in the small nearby town of Beatrice, though the three saboteurs were killed after a gun battle with the locals. The machinery and lenses of the Table Bluff Lighthouse were smashed. It actually took longer to replace the lighthouse lens then it did to fix the railroad, but both were repaired by the end of the year.

�It was a different story, strategically, however. It was only 13 days before the Presidential Election, and for the first time since 1815 foreign forces had attacked American soil � Herbert Hoover�s home state, no less. The ocean no longer provided America an impregnable shield. The nation was electrified, and while many in the USA sought vengeance, for the first time in the twentieth century a significant number started questioning if their government was indeed telling them the entire truth. Needless to say, the remainder of President Coolidge�s term was not enjoyable for him.

�The stunt with the fake gas shell was in response to US threats earlier in the war to attack Japanese cities with gas bombs. As the war wore on, there was some concern that the US would make good their threat. Although lost on the civilian populace, the message that US cities were also vulnerable to gas attack was not lost by the top US Commanders. In that respect, the attack was successful � neither side in the Great Pacific War resorted to using these barbarous weapons.

�The mastermind of the attack, Captain Isoroku Yamamoto was one of the more interesting characters of the Great Pacific War. A brilliant, Harvard-educated strategist, he was opposed to the war from Day One, and several times before used his position in Japanese Naval Intelligence to try to stop it through secret, unconventional ways. His views were unpopular with many in the military, and these prevented him from being the rising star he should have been. There were some who were seeking to assassinate him, and there is even some evidence that he was ordered to attack America in the hopes that he would not make it home.

�Did he?� a young girl with a beehive hairdo in the front row asked.

�Ah, I wish I could tell you everything that happened next, but we�re almost out of time. Read chapter 42 of the textbook, and don�t forget your papers are due before Thanksgiving�.

The girl in the front row raised her hand again �Professor Phelan, is it true that you�?�

Professor Phelan�s wry smile stopped her in mid sentence. �Yes�, he said reaching into his pocket and then holding up an old coin with Japanese characters and a circular hole in the middle. �I was the young boy at the lighthouse. I�m Jasper. Class dismissed�.

Endnotes � I had been planning some sort of attack on the USA for some time. I knew I couldn�t take on the larger cities, and we had an agreement not to land troops on non-base hexes. So I decided the attack would take the form of a raid. Hex 136, 43 was selected because it is 4 away from both Seattle and Mare Island, the two bases most likely to have aircraft. I looked up the largest coastal city half-way between those two places, and Eureka, California came up.

Stephen and Milie Prozanac were the real-life lighthouse keepers of Table Bluff Lighthouse just south of Eureka. The area was called the �Graveyard of Ships� due to the large number of shipwrecks there, including the armored cruiser USS Milwaukee (C-21) on January 13, 1917 � which is why taking out the lighthouse would have been more then just a minor inconvenience. Professor Jasper Phelan is a made up character, though his last name comes from this map, which shows a family by that name owned property next to the lighthouse. http://library.humboldt.edu/humco/holdings/sheet6.pdf If you zoom in, you can also see how close the hamlet of Beatrice and the railroad was.

I have never been to Eureka, California. The scenes involving Eureka itself were researched using Wikipedia. Also, these map proved very helpful in �painting the picture� - http://memory.loc.gov/ (click maps, then type Eureka) http://library.humboldt.edu/humco/ (click collections, map collections, and belcher atlas), and http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=4459. Beatrice is a part of the City of Eureka today � I don�t know if it was part of Eureka in 1928. But the 1922 map I used showed it was situated along the rail line, close to the lighthouse, so that became a target as well.

The �certain radio antenna festooned concrete bunker near San Diego� was part of the storyline furnished by my opponent several turns before. I liked the idea, and decided to incorporate it into the Eureka storyline. The weather in Eureka and San Diego reflected that reported by the game in their respective hexes.

This is the screenshot I sent to announce the raid. The ship's stats were blacked out for security purposes

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Naval Raid east of Guam - 9/24/2012 7:21:35 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/24/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
CL Trenton
BC United States
BC Lexington
BC Ranger
CL Richmond
CL Detroit
CL Omaha
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
CL Celebes
CL Marblehead
CL Concord
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Somers
DD Farragut
DD Bancroft

Japanese ground losses:
373 casualties reported

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Fukuyo Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 38

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
194 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 115580 troops, 658 guns, 197 vehicles, Assault Value = 2390

Defending force 53108 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 918

Japanese ground losses:
198 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/25/28

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Sub attack at 72,49

Japanese Ships
AK Iwashiro Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS O-6

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 24th Infantry Brigade, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Otake Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kasuga Maru #2, Bomb hits 1
AP Minto Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire
AP Shinwa Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 16
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 20
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Otake Maru, on fire, heavy damage
AP Minto Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shinwa Maru, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1
AP Kasuga Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Toan Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 6

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 115830 troops, 659 guns, 197 vehicles, Assault Value = 2412

Defending force 53067 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 913

Japanese ground losses:
148 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/26/28

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TF 1052 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Mackenzie
DD Schley
DD Farenholt

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 19

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 27
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Kasuga Maru #2, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shinwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Minto Maru, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AP Otake Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 66,66

Japanese Ships
BC Akagi
BC Atago
BC Takao
CL Kitakami
CL Kiso
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Yura
BC Yamato
BC Musashi
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Numakaze
DD Enoki
DD Nara
DD Kuri
DD Tsuta
DD Warabi
DD Kaba
DD Katsura
DD Kusunoki

Allied Ships
AK Shaula, Shell hits 2, on fire she sank 8 days later
AK Azimech, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AK Alnitah
AK Melucta, Shell hits 3, on fire
AK Cheleb, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank she sank 16 days later
AK Situla, Shell hits 4, on fire she sank 6 days later
AK Allegan, Shell hits 1
AK Etamin, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AK Deimos, Shell hits 1
AK Dos Hermanos, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied ground losses:
519 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 116094 troops, 662 guns, 197 vehicles, Assault Value = 2438

Defending force 52949 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 903

Japanese ground losses:
244 casualties reported

Dateline, Washington, DC: With all the Newspapers announcing that a "Japanese Invasion of The West Coast", or such similar statements, The Coolidge/Hoover Administration has responded with what can only be described as a sense of disbelief. Both the Secretary of the Navy and War both responded with pleas for "confirmation", and "No evidence of Japanese Invasion". There was even some suggestion that the whole episode was a College Fraternity Prank that "may have gone too far". The President's Staff responded to inquiries that "The President will respond to these reports when the investigation is complete". And that "Anyone who doubts the ability of this US Armed Forces to defend the West Coast is sadly mistaken".

In the meantime, rouge Congressman from both parties were rumored to have met in order to study the prospects of a "West Coast Succession from The Union" if demands for new defense installations and garrison forces are ignored.

October 26, 1928 - Naval Battle east of Guam

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Naval Raid off Pagan - 9/25/2012 3:27:34 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/27/28
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ASW attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki

Allied Ships
SS K-VIII

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TF 1057 encounters mine field at Toyohara (73,34)

Allied Ships
DD Cowell, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Pagan at 64,62

Japanese Ships
BC Akagi
BC Atago
BC Takao, Shell hits 1
CL Kitakami, Shell hits 1
CL Kiso
CL Isuzu
CL Natori
CL Yura
BC Yamato
BC Musashi
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Nokaze
DD Numakaze
DD Enoki
DD Nara
DD Kuri
DD Tsuta
DD Warabi
DD Kaba
DD Katsura
DD Kusunoki

Allied Ships
AK Rhesus
AK Mildura
AK Mungana
AK Asphalion
AK Neleus
AK Murzim
AK Serpens, Shell hits 1
AK Lynx, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
AK Sculptor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 weeks later
AK Rotanin
AK Grumium
AK Menkar
AK Seginus, Shell hits 4, on fire
AK Alamosa
AK Alcona
AK Arctic, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Autauga, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AK Bridge
AK Bullock, Shell hits 13, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Adhara
AK Boreas
AK Admiral Y. Williams
AK Cape Stevens
AK Cold Brook, Shell hits 46, and is sunk
AK Elna, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AK Scotia

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Naval bombardment of Pagan, at 64,62 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
Curtiss F5L: 1 destroyed

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
BC Musashi
BC Yamato
CL Yura
CL Natori
CL Isuzu
CL Kiso
CL Kitakami
BC Takao, Shell hits 1
BC Atago
BC Akagi

Allied Ships
AR Medusa, Shell hits 1
AD Rigel, Shell hits 1
AK Charlevoix, Shell hits 1

Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Runway hits 4
Port hits 2

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Meade
DD John D. Edwards
DD Smith Thompson
DD Stansbury
DD Mackenzie
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
286 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
149 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 116436 troops, 665 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2468

Defending force 51909 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 883

Japanese ground losses:
226 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/28/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 23

No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 116694 troops, 672 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2494

Defending force 51624 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 878

Japanese ground losses:
341 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/29/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 47

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

No Allied losses

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Sub attack at 74,42

Japanese Ships
AMC Yodogawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-42

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 116974 troops, 675 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2520

Defending force 51214 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 856

Japanese ground losses:
273 casualties reported

A day after the Coolidge/Hoover Administration confirmed the facts behind the Japanese Raid at Eureka, calling it a "pin ****" of a military event and that it "paled in insignificance to the damage wrought by US and Allied forces in the Japanese Home Waters", Opinion columns in Major Newspapers were largely supportive of the Administration's management of the war. In fact, informal polls of the US Population indicated a severe backlash of what might be called indignation that the Japanese had actually trespassed on sacred American soil. Reporters in Washington confirmed that a largely bipartisan coalition in the Congress, sensing the inevitability of the Hoover Victory, rallied behind the Administration at what it perceived to be a Japanese attempt to interfere with the upcoming Presidential Elections; and promised to provide "whatever resources necessary" to teach the Japanese a lesson in American justice and retribution. There were also unconfirmed reports from the West Coast that shipments of "Special Weapons", usually a reference to Poison Gas stockpiles, were being made ready for shipment to the Far East for potential use against the highly concentrated coastal population centers of Japan. These reports, of course, were denied by the Secretary of War.

It now appears to the be the consensus of all Major Newspapers that Japan's attack at Eureka would do more to reinvigorate the American War Effort than almost anything else Japan could have done, which could hardly work to the Empire's advantage over the long-haul.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/30/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Meade
DD John D. Edwards
DD Smith Thompson
DD Stansbury
DD Mackenzie
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
506 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
155 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Taisoku Maru

Allied Ships
SS O-7

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 117266 troops, 679 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2548

Defending force 50240 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 834

Japanese ground losses:
436 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/31/28

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Kizugawa Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS O-7

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Kizugawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 5
Martin NBS-1 x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 117540 troops, 679 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2576

Defending force 49975 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 829

Japanese ground losses:
365 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/01/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
61 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 16

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 117705 troops, 685 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2593

Defending force 49854 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 824

Japanese ground losses:
442 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

On the eve of the 1928 American Presidential & Congressional Elections, all that can be heard is the upbeat sounds of Military Bands Playing "... as the caissons go rolling along" at dockside quays all over the West Coast. America appears to be gearing up for the what the all hope will be the final chapter in this War against Japan.

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Major Naval Battle off Pagan - 9/28/2012 3:02:35 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/02/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Meade
DD John D. Edwards
DD Smith Thompson
DD Stansbury
DD Mackenzie
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
612 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 22

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 44

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
289 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 117963 troops, 687 guns, 198 vehicles, Assault Value = 2613

Defending force 48845 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 791

Japanese ground losses:
366 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/03/28

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
239 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 118243 troops, 692 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2634

Defending force 48573 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 783

Japanese ground losses:
271 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/04/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 25

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
188 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 118548 troops, 696 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2661

Defending force 48123 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 765

Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/05/28

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Sub attack near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
SS No. 21

Allied Ships
PG Guam

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Naval bombardment of Hangchow, at 51,39

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 62,51

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 39

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BC Atago
BC Akagi
BC Takao, Bomb hits 1
BC Yamato
BC Musashi
CL Kitakami

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 62,51

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 30

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Tsuta
BC Takao
BC Yamato, Bomb hits 1
BC Akagi
BC Musashi, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 118724 troops, 703 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2673

Defending force 47960 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 766

Japanese ground losses:
209 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/06/28

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ASW attack at 61,49

Japanese Ships
DD Kaba
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Tsuta
DD Warabi
DD Kuri
DD Nara
DD Enoki
DD Numakaze
DD Nokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS O-7

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Pagan at 64,62

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 2
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 2

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Katori, Torpedo hits 1
BB Aki
BB Suwo

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Pagan at 64,62

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 22
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 20

Allied aircraft losses
Martin T4M: 5 damaged
Curtiss P-1B Hawk: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Katori, Bomb hits 1
BB Shikishima
BB Okinoshima
BB Settsu
BB Kashima, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage she sank after this � the first BB in history to be sunk in combat completely due to air power!
BB Hizen, Bomb hits 1
BB Suwo

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Pagan at 64,62

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Kawasaki KDA-2: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Settsu, Shell hits 44, and is sunk
BB Aki, Shell hits 80, and is sunk
CA Kurama, Shell hits 77, on fire, heavy damage
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 108, and is sunk
CA Ikoma, Shell hits 105, and is sunk
BB Katori, Shell hits 116, and is sunk
BB Mikasa, Shell hits 157, and is sunk
BB Hizen, Shell hits 44, on fire
BB Iwami, Shell hits 60, on fire
BB Shikishima, Shell hits 53, on fire
BB Okinoshima, Shell hits 45, and is sunk
BB Suwo, Shell hits 136, and is sunk
CA Kasuga, Shell hits 77, on fire, heavy damage she sank
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 56, on fire, heavy damage
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 128, and is sunk
CA Asama, Shell hits 81, on fire, heavy damage she sank
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 60, on fire, heavy damage
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
DD No. 19, Shell hits 20, and is sunk
DD No. 25, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
DD No. 33, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD No.1, Shell hits 30, and is sunk
DD No.9, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
DD Shiratsuyu, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 25, on fire
BB Indiana, Shell hits 32, on fire
BB Montana, Shell hits 17, on fire, heavy damage
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 7
BB Iowa, Shell hits 25, on fire, heavy damage
BB Massachusetts, Shell hits 10, on fire
BB Colorado, Shell hits 19, on fire
BB West Virginia, Shell hits 27, on fire, heavy damage
BB Mississippi, Shell hits 28, on fire, heavy damage
BB New York, Shell hits 20, on fire
BB Texas, Shell hits 18, on fire
CL Omaha, Shell hits 11, on fire
CL Detroit, Shell hits 10
CL Richmond, Shell hits 9
CL Concord, Shell hits 11, on fire
CL Trenton, Shell hits 17
CL Marblehead, Shell hits 12
DD Robinson, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
DD Meredith, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Bancroft, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Farragut, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
DD Somers, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
CL Celebes, Shell hits 9, on fire

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 118900 troops, 705 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2689

Defending force 47639 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 761

Japanese ground losses:
198 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/07/28

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Naval bombardment of Butuan, at 43,60

Allied Ships
CA Rochester
BB Vermont
BB Minnesota

Port hits 1

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
73 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,61

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 33
Vought O2U Corsair x 7
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 19

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Hizen, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
BB Iwami, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank after this
BB Shikishima, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Tokiwa, on fire, heavy damage
CA Nisshin, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,61

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 28
Vought O2U Corsair x 4
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Hizen, on fire, heavy damage she sank 5 days later
CA Kurama, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
BB Shikishima, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
CA Nisshin, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CA Tokiwa, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 6 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 9
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Aiyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Choko Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Naval bombardment of Butuan, at 43,60

Allied Ships
CA Rochester
BB Vermont
BB Minnesota

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 4

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 119035 troops, 706 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2704

Defending force 47619 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 773

Japanese ground losses:
461 casualties reported

Whew! OK, the USA definitely won that day, and delivered a big Election Day present for Republican Candidate Herbert Hoover. It was a very long gunnery duel, with the range not going below 15000 yards until the end. I�d have been a bit happier had I made at least one torpedo hit, but by the time the range closed, most of my bigger ships were flaming wrecks. It was when the range closed that all of the remaining DDs were sunk and major damage to the remaining ships was done � note that not a single DD on either side survived. Still, it was a tough thing for me to watch. Tactically, there is no denying he scored a major victory.

My BCs were positioned to react if the OBBs ran into trouble. Instead, they reacted to a TF, quite possibly his BCs bombarding Wake, and sprinted north only to get attacked by long-range fighters from Bonin. This caused them to retreat safely to Japan, leaving the OBBs to get slaughtered. That worked out for my BCs, but that was more of a mistake on my part rather than any tactical brilliance. All things considered the OBBs did as well as they could, leaving his Battle Fleet burning off Pagan. Had the BCs engaged off Pagan, I think a lot more ships on both sides would have sunk.

I had 3 TFs in a triangle around Pagan. The OBBs got slaughtered, the BCs sprinted north, and the main Battle Fleet was not in a position to react. However, I detected enough Allied TFs heading west by the end of this turn to figure he was making a move on the Phillipines, so my remaining TFs are now headed that way.

The only survivor of my 25-ship OBB TF was CA Nisshin, which eventually was fully repaired. I found out much later that some of the US BBs which participated in this battle were so badly damaged they were laid up at Pagan for the rest of the war - including BBs Iowa, Indiana, and West Virginia. Others did make it back to the West Coast, but had long repairs. BBs North Carolina and Colorado were spotted six months later.

November 6, 1928 - Opening stages of the Naval Battle of Pagan:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/08/28
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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Toan Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Jinju Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Kibi Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Onoe Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-VIII

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TF 1018 encounters mine field at Toyohara (73,34)

Allied Ships
DD Maddox, Mine hits 1, on fire

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TF 1042 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Meade

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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Meade
DD John D. Edwards
DD Smith Thompson
DD Stansbury
DD Mackenzie
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
269 casualties reported

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Naval bombardment of Butuan, at 43,60

Allied Ships
CA Rochester
BB Vermont
BB Minnesota

Port supply hits 2

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
SS K-VIII, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 2

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 16
Martin NBS-1 x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Achou Maru
AP Chichibu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Minnesota, Torpedo hits 1
BB Vermont

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 119241 troops, 709 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2722

Defending force 46656 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 754

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/09/28

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Mitsubishi 1MF4: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 2 destroyed

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
AP Koei Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AS Nichizui Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Akibasan Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Kisaragi Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Kogi Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
AK Meiryu Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Gosei Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania
BB Utah
BB Nevada
BB Oklahoma

Japanese ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Bingo Maru, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Vermont, Torpedo hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 119534 troops, 714 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2742

Defending force 46429 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 751

Japanese ground losses:
582 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/10/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 53,59

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Nagato
BB Ise, Shell hits 2
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Hiei
BC Haruna
CL Kuma
CL Oi, Shell hits 1
CL Kinu
CL Sendai
BC Yashima
BC Ezo
DD No. 36
DD No. 43
DD No. 31
DD No. 32
DD No.11
DD No.15
DD Susuki
DD Hasu
DD Sumire
DD Tade
DD Kashiwa

Allied Ships
PG Cleveland, Shell hits 14, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP President Polk, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
AP Wayne
AP Kenmore, Shell hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AP Zealandia
AP Van Imhoff, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
4237 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Based upon this interception, as well as the bombardment of Butuan, I was now convinced that he was planning a landing there, and possibly other places in the Phillipines as well. Even more air and naval assets started heading there after this turn.
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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Matsutan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12
Martin NBS-1 x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 120936 troops, 742 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2758

Defending force 46078 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 740

Japanese ground losses:
264 casualties reported

November 10, 1928 - Japanese Battle Fleet intercepts Allied invasion convoy east of the Phillipines

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/11/28
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Naval bombardment of Bonin, at 65,52

Allied Ships
DD Lichfield
DD Sumner
DD Farenholt
DD McCawley
DD Meade
DD John D. Edwards
DD Smith Thompson
DD Stansbury
DD Mackenzie
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley
BC United States
BC Ranger
BC Saratoga
BC Constellation
BC Lexington

Japanese ground losses:
695 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 10

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 20

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
141 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Tsukubasan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank 6 days later

Allied Ships
SS S-37

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 121527 troops, 764 guns, 199 vehicles, Assault Value = 2776

Defending force 45121 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 727

Japanese ground losses:
351 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/12/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 16
Martin NBS-1 x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Governor Wright, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Belawan

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Butuan at 43,60

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Governor Wright, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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TF 1024 troops unloading over beach at Butuan, 43,60

(at the end of the turn there were no Allied troops in the hex)
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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 122492 troops, 773 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 2823

Defending force 45057 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 727

Japanese ground losses:
534 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/13/28

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Butuan at 43,60

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Nagato
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Hiei
BC Haruna
CL Kuma
CL Oi
CL Kinu
CL Sendai
BC Yashima
BC Ezo
DD No. 36
DD No. 43
DD No. 31
DD No. 32
DD No.11
DD No.15
DD Susuki
DD Hasu
DD Sumire
DD Tade
DD Kashiwa

Allied Ships
TK Agwiworld, Shell hits 36, and is sunk
TK Angelina, Shell hits 41, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AK Toyokuni Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-44, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 122703 troops, 772 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 2844

Defending force 44861 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 719

Japanese ground losses:
380 casualties reported

Dateline, Washington DC: A jubilant Hoover Campaign, which promoted a stay the course war policy, championed news reports (confirmed by the Navy) of a "Great Allied Naval Victory over the Imperial Navy" somewhere in the Central Pacific. When asked about US & Allied Losses, the spokesman said that they were "not inconsiderable, but far less than was inflicted on the enemy".

November 13, 1928 - Naval Battle off Butuan

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/14/28
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TF 1024 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 45,58

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TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 45,58

Allied ground losses:
300 casualties reported

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TF 1033 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 45,58

Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported

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TF 1065 troops unloading over beach at Guiuan, 45,58

Allied ground losses:
159 casualties reported

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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SS K-VIII is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
AK Belawan, Shell hits 29, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
DD Stockton, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank 10 days later
DD Whipple, Shell hits 20, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AP Esperance Bay
AP Largs Bay
AP Moreton Bay
AP Livingston, Shell hits 1
AP De Grasse
AP Cities S. Boston, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Stanvac Manila, Shell hits 1
AP Empire Pride

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
SC SC-4
SC SC-18, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AP Wanganella
AP Westralia, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Ruth Alexander, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Meigs
AP Charles S. Jones, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Rochussen, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied ground losses:
139 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 122976 troops, 779 guns, 202 vehicles, Assault Value = 2870

Defending force 44794 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 716

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/15/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 123918 troops, 782 guns, 208 vehicles, Assault Value = 2910

Defending force 44852 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 722

Japanese ground losses:
189 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/16/28

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Sub attack at 72,50

Japanese Ships
SS No. 73

Allied Ships
AMC West Ira, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 2
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
239 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
12 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 18
Martin NBS-1 x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
254 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Catanduanes at 45,55

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa
BB Nagato
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Hiei
BC Haruna
CL Kuma
CL Oi
CL Kinu
CL Sendai
BC Yashima
BC Ezo
DD No. 36
DD No. 43
DD No. 31
DD No. 32
DD No.11
DD No.15
DD Susuki
DD Hasu
DD Sumire
DD Tade
DD Kashiwa

Allied Ships
AP Wayne, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
AP Zealandia, Shell hits 17, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
6656 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
Vehicles lost 6

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 124078 troops, 784 guns, 209 vehicles, Assault Value = 2932

Defending force 44609 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 723

Japanese ground losses:
386 casualties reported

November 14, 1928 - IJN squadron attacks USN landings at Guiuan

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/17/28
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ASW attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Kibi Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-4

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Night Time Surface Combat at 44,61

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
SC SC-4, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AP Esperance Bay
AP Largs Bay
AP Moreton Bay, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AP De Grasse
AP Empire Pride, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
2411 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Night Time Surface Combat at 44,61

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
AP Westralia, Shell hits 47, and is sunk
AP Charles S. Jones, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Rochussen, Shell hits 20, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
98 casualties reported

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Sub attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AP Tamashima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Tsurushima Maru
AMC Kibi Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-4

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported

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SS S-4 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Guinan

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 8

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
174 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 45,60

Japanese Ships
CL Chikuma
CL Tone
CL Naka
CL Kako
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze

Allied Ships
AP Esperance Bay, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
AP Largs Bay, Shell hits 39, and is sunk
AP De Grasse, Shell hits 36, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied ground losses:
1821 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

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Sub attack at 45,61

Japanese Ships
CL Kitakami
DD Kaba
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Tsuta
DD Warabi
DD Kuri
DD Nara
DD Enoki
DD Numakaze
DD Nokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
CL Kiso

Allied Ships
SS V-3, hits 1, on fire

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Sub attack at 72,51

Japanese Ships
SS No. 42, hits 1

Allied Ships
AK West Isleta, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 124442 troops, 788 guns, 210 vehicles, Assault Value = 2950

Defending force 44386 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 724

Japanese ground losses:
435 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Guiuan

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 7469 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 387

Defending force 1491 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 44

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

This was actually an important battle � the US had half a day to land a significant number of troops, including part of the 26th Infantry Division, last turn before their fleet retreated when the IJN showed up. I had 3 APs with the 60th Naval Guard Unit 1 hex away. I knew I�d have 2 phases to land them before the next ground combat phase, so I did, knowing it was very possible I�d lose the entire unit. Having 1 of my APs torpedoed during all of this didn�t make things any easier. I imagine the Japanese marines rushing off the docks to clash with the advance elements of the US 26th Division as they entered the town.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/18/28

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ASW attack at 45,60

Japanese Ships
DD Kaba
DD Kusunoki
DD Katsura
DD Tsuta
DD Warabi
DD Kuri
DD Nara
DD Enoki
DD Numakaze
DD Nokaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS R-11

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Sub attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Jinju Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Onoe Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-4, hits 1, heavy damage

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Naval bombardment of Guiuan, at 45,58 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

1 Coastal gun fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
BC Ezo
BC Yashima
CL Sendai
CL Kinu
CL Oi
CL Kuma
BC Haruna
BC Hiei
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Hyuga
BB Ise
BB Nagato
BB Tosa

Allied ground losses:
566 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Daaban Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Daijukyo Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AP Achou Maru
AP Chichibu Maru
AP Hokumyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AK Taisoku Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

Allied Ships
SS K-IX

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 124873 troops, 791 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 2983

Defending force 44545 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 731

Japanese ground losses:
387 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Guiuan

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 6514 troops, 27 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 344

Defending force 1389 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

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

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/19/28

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Sub attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
AK Columbian, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 8

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
202 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125083 troops, 794 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 2997

Defending force 44216 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 734

Japanese ground losses:
455 casualties reported

November 17, 1928: Naval battle east of Mindenao

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/20/28
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TF 1065 encounters mine field at Toyohara (73,34)

Allied Ships
DD Osmond Ingram, Mine hits 1

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ASW attack at 45,59

Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD Shimakaze
CL Kako
CL Naka

Allied Ships
SS R-11, hits 2

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Night Time Surface Combat at 78,54

Japanese Ships
CA Yakumo
CL Chitose, Shell hits 1
MSW Hatsushimo
MSW Yugure

Allied Ships
AK Santa Elisa
AK Jeff Davis
AK Sea Thrush
AK Cape Isabel, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
AK Santa Monica, Shell hits 2
TK Augustina, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese Ships
AP Achou Maru
AP Chichibu Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Bush
DD Osmond Ingram, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Laub

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 73,35

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Chichibu Maru, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon attacking at 100 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 129,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Bengal Maru, Shell hits 7
AMC Boston Maru, Shell hits 7

Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale, Shell hits 4, on fire
TK D.G. Scofield
TK F.H. Hillman, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later
TK S.C.T. Todd, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
TK Kekoskee, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
TK Republic, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125334 troops, 798 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 3013

Defending force 43858 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 720

Japanese ground losses:
371 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/21/28

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Sub attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Toan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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ASW attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Stansbury
DD Thatcher
DD Greer
DD Schley

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Night Time Surface Combat at 80,57

Japanese Ships
AMC Erie Maru
AMC Kano Maru
AMC Tamahoko Maru
AMC Tatuno Maru
AMC Nichinan
AMC Batopaha Maru
AMC Shiranesan Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
AK Santa Elisa, Shell hits 1, on fire
AK Jeff Davis
AK Sea Thrush, Shell hits 27, and is sunk
AK Santa Monica, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

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Sub attack at 71,48

Japanese Ships
SS No. 24

Allied Ships
TK Hoxbar, Torpedo hits 1, on fire she sank 3 days later

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
134 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 8

No Allied losses

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Day Time Surface Combat at 80,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Erie Maru
AMC Kano Maru
AMC Tamahoko Maru
AMC Tatuno Maru
AMC Nichinan
AMC Batopaha Maru
AMC Shiranesan Maru

Allied Ships
TK Augustina, Shell hits 22, and is sunk

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Sub attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Schley, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
DD Stansbury

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125607 troops, 803 guns, 214 vehicles, Assault Value = 3030

Defending force 43607 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 717

Japanese ground losses:
347 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/22/28

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ASW attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Stansbury
DD Thatcher
DD Greer

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ASW attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51

Allied Ships
DD Stansbury
DD Thatcher
DD Greer

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
MSW W5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-46

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ASW attack at 72,51

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
DD Doyen
DD Shubrick
DD Mason
DD Bulmer

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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SS S-15 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 8

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 35
Martin NBS-1 x 57

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
216 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
27 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 72,51

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
DD Doyen
DD Shubrick
DD Mason
DD Bulmer

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ASW attack at 65,57

Japanese Ships
SS No. 51, hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
DD Stansbury

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125813 troops, 806 guns, 214 vehicles, Assault Value = 3048

Defending force 43222 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 712

Japanese ground losses:
233 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/23/28
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Sub attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Saigon Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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SS S-46 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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SS K-XI is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 129,55

Japanese Ships
AMC London Maru
AMC Morioka Maru

Allied Ships
TK Bishopdale, Shell hits 18, and is sunk

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Day Time Surface Combat at 129,55

Japanese Ships
AMC London Maru
AMC Morioka Maru

Allied Ships
TK Kekoskee, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
TK Republic, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125885 troops, 805 guns, 214 vehicles, Assault Value = 3063

Defending force 42911 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 709

Japanese ground losses:
533 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/24/28

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ASW attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Saigon Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 7

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 46

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
322 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126276 troops, 808 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 3091

Defending force 42247 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685

Japanese ground losses:
215 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/25/28

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Sub attack at 53,44

Japanese Ships
AK Unyo Maru #2, Shell hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 3, on fire

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SS S-46 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Tokyo

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
96 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126541 troops, 811 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 3109

Defending force 42081 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 679

Japanese ground losses:
367 casualties reported

November 20, 1928 - Naval combat northeast of Marcus Island

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Post #: 343

Out of the Wilderness - 3/8/2013 6:42:59 PM

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Hi guys, sorry I've been away for so long. For the second winter in a row I've been extremely busy, and fell way behind in posting on the AAR. The good news is the game has gone on, and I've been saving the combat reports and taking screenshots the entire time. This particular game, in fact, has finished, though I'll continue posting it so you all can see how it ended. After that, I'd like to start posting another AAR of a 2nd game Pmbodkin and I are currently playing, which I think is quite different from anything else which has been posted.

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Post #: 344

Convoy Escort repells IJN Attack off USA - 3/8/2013 6:50:49 PM

Connfire

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/26/28
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ASW attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Belgium Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Saigon Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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SS S-7 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 3

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 16

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126726 troops, 818 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 3123

Defending force 42007 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 677

Japanese ground losses:
319 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/27/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 129,54

Japanese Ships
AMC Toyooka Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage she sank 9 days later
AMC Sanju Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire

Allied Ships
CA Huntington, Shell hits 6
AK Phobos
AK Oriental
AK Alcoa Pennant
AK Day Star

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
303 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Belgium Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Honan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127023 troops, 827 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 3141

Defending force 41692 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 682

Japanese ground losses:
340 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/28/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 10

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 7

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 51

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
230 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
20 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127169 troops, 830 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 3150

Defending force 41487 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 677

Japanese ground losses:
285 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/29/28
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127298 troops, 832 guns, 217 vehicles, Assault Value = 3162

Defending force 41464 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 678

Japanese ground losses:
535 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 11/30/28

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Sub attack near Guiuan at 45,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Belgium Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AMC Shinetsu Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-27

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 7

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 19

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127508 troops, 837 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3173

Defending force 40889 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 663

Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/01/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 43

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
183 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127633 troops, 839 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 3185

Defending force 40960 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 666

Japanese ground losses:
478 casualties reported

November 27, 1928: Convoy Raid off California

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Guiuan falls to the IJA - 3/8/2013 7:52:23 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/02/28
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SS S-27 is hit by a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan.

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19
Martin NBS-1 x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Guiuan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 72623 troops, 364 guns, 156 vehicles, Assault Value = 1446

Defending force 6112 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 334

Japanese assault odds: 88 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
263 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
405 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127815 troops, 841 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3201

Defending force 40696 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 662

Japanese ground losses:
223 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/03/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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SS S-8 is hit by a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan she sank 6 days later

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Ground combat at Guiuan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 71811 troops, 349 guns, 156 vehicles, Assault Value = 1405

Defending force 5392 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 287

Japanese assault odds: 61 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
447 casualties reported
Guns lost 4
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
460 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127957 troops, 844 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3212

Defending force 40638 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 660

Japanese ground losses:
357 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/04/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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SS S-27 is hit by a Felixstowe F5 off Guiuan. She sank.

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 19

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Igasa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Jinsan Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Atsuta Maru
AP Jinshu Maru, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Izan Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 24
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 11
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 19
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Jinshu Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later
AP Igasa Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AP Izan Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
AP Jinsan Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

What's going on here is I'm using fast, large APs to run supplies to Toyohara. The US air umbrella has made it nearly impossible to reinforce the garrison here in any other way. My fighters are grounded because they're nothing but cannon fodder. I could say more but I've complained enough about this late game imbalance already, and past and future air battles will speak for themselves.
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Ground combat at Guiuan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 71232 troops, 340 guns, 155 vehicles, Assault Value = 1379

Defending force 4272 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 211

Japanese assault odds: 47 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
145 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
640 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128013 troops, 847 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3216

Defending force 40125 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 651

Japanese ground losses:
480 casualties reported

All quiet in Washington DC, post-election. Rumors about "sweeping changes" at both the Departments of State & War. Conventional wisdom also says that rumors about Peace Negotiations were an astute political ploy to win over the votes of increasing numbers of female voters who are now actively participating in the election process.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/05/28
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ASW attack near Maizuru at 62,41

Japanese Ships
DD Kashiwa
DD Tade
DD Sumire
DD No.15
DD No.11
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
DD No. 43
DD No. 36

Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 2

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Maizuru at 62,41

Japanese Ships
DD Kashiwa
DD Tade
DD Sumire
DD No.15
DD No.11

Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 1

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Ground combat at Guiuan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 70931 troops, 337 guns, 154 vehicles, Assault Value = 1368

Defending force 3418 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 155

Japanese assault odds: 375 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
180 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
9349 casualties reported
Guns lost 18

Ground combat at Guiuan

The remnants of the 26th Infantry Division and 127th USAAF Base Force surrendered.

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128167 troops, 850 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3227

Defending force 39650 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 636

Japanese ground losses:
468 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/06/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Maizuru at 62,41

Japanese Ships
DD Kashiwa
DD Tade
DD Sumire
DD No.15
DD No.11
DD No. 32
DD No. 31
DD No. 43
DD No. 36

Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128311 troops, 852 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3237

Defending force 39340 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 626

Japanese ground losses:
313 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/07/28

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ASW attack near Maizuru at 62,41

Allied Ships
SS S-42

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
92 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128427 troops, 860 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3243

Defending force 38906 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 624

Japanese ground losses:
426 casualties reported

Ground Battle at Guiuan:

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/08/28
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 35
Martin NBS-1 x 48

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
199 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Sangetsu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128542 troops, 859 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3252

Defending force 38593 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 615

Japanese ground losses:
259 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/09/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 33

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
152 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Sangetsu Maru, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 33
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 12
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 27
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Yawata Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Fukko Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tateishi Maru
AP Teia Maru, Bomb hits 15, on fire, heavy damage she sank later that day

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack near Osaka/Kobe at 63,42

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS R-13, hits 2

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128616 troops, 860 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3259

Defending force 38386 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 612

Japanese ground losses:
554 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/10/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 13
Martin NBS-1 x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Fukko Maru
AP Tateishi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Sangetsu Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 2
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Yawata Maru, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128580 troops, 861 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3261

Defending force 38129 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 603

Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported

December 9, 1928: Air Attack off Toyohara

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/11/28
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Time Surface Combat at 125,58

Japanese Ships
AMC Holland Maru, Shell hits 2
AMC Norway Maru

Allied Ships
PC Eagle 9, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
TK A.C. Rubel
TK Cathwood
TK La Brea, Shell hits 1
TK Montebello
TK Santa Maria
TK Victor H Kelly, Shell hits 6, on fire, heavy damage she sank 7 days later
TK David McKelvy
TK Frank G Drum
TK Mexicos H Whittier, Shell hits 3, on fire
TK J.A. Moffett, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK M.E. Lombardi, Shell hits 2, on fire
TK Bahrein
TK Topila, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
TK Antietam, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Dilworth
TK Meton
TK Paco, Shell hits 3, on fire she sank 6 days later
TK Dillwyn
TK Matinicock
TK Spencer Kellogg
TK Hadnot
TK Hagood
TK Watertown
TK Brandywine, Shell hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128677 troops, 864 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3267

Defending force 38019 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 613

Japanese ground losses:
436 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/12/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128749 troops, 865 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3275

Defending force 38065 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 611

Japanese ground losses:
378 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/13/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 128861 troops, 866 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3282

Defending force 38297 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 607

Japanese ground losses:
291 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/14/28

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Toyokuni Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank 3 days later

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Tokuwa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129011 troops, 868 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3294

Defending force 38315 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 601

Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/15/28

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Night Time Surface Combat at 130,57

Japanese Ships
AMC London Maru
AMC Morioka Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
TK Mexicos H Whittier, Shell hits 9, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later

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Night Time Surface Combat at 130,57

Japanese Ships
AMC London Maru, Shell hits 19, on fire she sank 13 days later
AMC Morioka Maru, Shell hits 12, on fire

Allied Ships
TK A.C. Rubel, Shell hits 1
TK Cathwood
TK La Brea
TK Montebello, Shell hits 6, on fire
TK Santa Maria
TK David McKelvy, Shell hits 5, on fire
TK Frank G Drum, Shell hits 1
TK J.A. Moffett
TK Bahrein
TK Dilworth, Shell hits 1
TK Meton
TK Dillwyn
TK Matinicock, Shell hits 4, on fire
TK Spencer Kellogg, Shell hits 1
TK Hadnot
TK Hagood
TK Watertown, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129035 troops, 872 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3299

Defending force 38619 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 613

Japanese ground losses:
180 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/16/28
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Takasan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-4

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129128 troops, 873 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3303

Defending force 38890 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 616

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/17/28
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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinshu Maru
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Utide Maru
DD Kiku
DD Kaya
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS V-2

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 4

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 39

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
231 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129194 troops, 873 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3309

Defending force 38689 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 623

Japanese ground losses:
355 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/18/28

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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Awata Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Kinshu Maru
AMC Utide Maru
DD Kiku
DD Kaya
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Keyaki
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS R-4, hits 3

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 3

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 2 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129245 troops, 875 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3316

Defending force 38407 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 617

Japanese ground losses:
254 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/19/28

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129389 troops, 875 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3328

Defending force 38122 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 612

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported

December 11, 1928 - Convoy battle in Eastern Pacific

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/20/28
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ASW attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Lushan Maru
DD No. 42
AMC Awata Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-4, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 39
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 21
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 6

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 1st Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
108 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129425 troops, 877 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3331

Defending force 37805 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 611

Japanese ground losses:
215 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/21/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 26
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 5

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
127 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
7 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129484 troops, 876 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3338

Defending force 37585 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 611

Japanese ground losses:
450 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/22/28

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Horei Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Namba Maru
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Yamayuri Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-24

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 35
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 21
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 25

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 130,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Bengal Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
AMC Boston Maru, Shell hits 29, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 2
BB Colorado
BB Texas, Shell hits 2
PG Des Moines
CL Celebes, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
AP Cape San Juan

These 3 USN BBs and the Dutch CL were damaged in the Naval Battle of Pagan on November 6. The IJN AMC raiders were no match for them. From the looks of things they joined an inbound convoy on their way home for repairs.
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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129583 troops, 878 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3342

Defending force 37214 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 608

Japanese ground losses:
406 casualties reported

December 22, 1928: Naval Battle off US West Coast

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/23/28
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
AK Bisan Maru, Shell hits 8, on fire

Allied Ships
PG Guam, Shell hits 2, on fire
PG Tutuila, Shell hits 3, on fire
PG Panay, Shell hits 1
PG Oahu, Shell hits 4, on fire
PG Luzon, Shell hits 2
PG Mindinao

I was wondering where those river gunboats were hiding.
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 19
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 26
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 3 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 7

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129593 troops, 877 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3346

Defending force 36755 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 601

Japanese ground losses:
262 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/24/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 35
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 26
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 4

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129574 troops, 876 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3348

Defending force 36557 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 587

Japanese ground losses:
263 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/25/28

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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63

Japanese Ships
AK Akibasan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS K-IX

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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63

Japanese Ships
AK Akibasan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS K-IX

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
AMC Yamagiku Maru
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze
DD Amatsukaze
AMC Namba Maru
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Yamayuri Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-24

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SS S-24 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 off Marcus Island

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 26
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 destroyed
Vought O2U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 44

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
150 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 4

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF3A: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 damaged

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 129548 troops, 877 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3349

Defending force 36572 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 582

Japanese ground losses:
241 casualties reported

December 23, 1928: US gunboats attack Japanese ship off Hangchow

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/26/28
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 61
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 23

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 19
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged
Curtiss P-1B Hawk: 1 damaged

Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 10

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

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ASW attack near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
SS No. 21

Allied Ships
PG Panay

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 139194 troops, 901 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3353

Defending force 36682 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 592

Allied assault odds: 66 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1330 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1512 casualties reported
Guns lost 24
Vehicles lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/27/28

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Sub attack near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
SS No. 21

Allied Ships
PG Mindinao

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 70
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 20

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 22
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 2 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 9

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 31
de Havilland DH-4 x 19
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 29
Martin NBS-1 x 26

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 15
de Havilland DH-4 x 6
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
SS No. 21

Allied Ships
PG Mindinao, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
AK Bisan Maru, Shell hits 4

Allied Ships
PG Panay
PG Luzon

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 137356 troops, 867 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 3197

Defending force 35239 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 533

Allied assault odds: 56 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
7341 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
916 casualties reported
Guns lost 14

The Japanese 5th Infantry Division was destroyed in this attack.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/28/28

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TF 1016 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
PC Eagle 10

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 63
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 20

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 37
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 22
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Curtiss P-1B Hawk: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 6

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 3 destroyed

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 15
de Havilland DH-4 x 4
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 7
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 31
de Havilland DH-4 x 17
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 28
Martin NBS-1 x 29

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
284 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
13 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
9 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x de Havilland DH-4 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 136185 troops, 853 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 3081

Defending force 33837 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 486

Allied assault odds: 69 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1997 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1116 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 2

December 26, 1928: Beginning of the end of the Allied siege of Bonin.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/29/28
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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Namba Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamagiku Maru
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze
DD Amatsukaze
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Yamayuri Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiku Maru
DD Yakaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Hokaze
DD Namikaze
DD Urukaze
DD Amatsukaze
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Yamayuri Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Namba Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-10

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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 44
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 125747 troops, 819 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 2967

Defending force 32005 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 430

Japanese ground losses:
972 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/30/28

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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 77
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 24

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 31
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 22
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 26
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 22 destroyed, 4 damaged
Mitsubishi 1MF5: 8 destroyed, 4 damaged
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 42
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
91 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
147 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126028 troops, 819 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 2997

Defending force 30855 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 400

Japanese ground losses:
1037 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 12/31/28
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Day Air attack on Toyohara , at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 54
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 19

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 33
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 22
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 22
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi 1MF4: 20 destroyed, 6 damaged
Mitsubishi 1MF5: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
Mitsubishi B1M2: 1 destroyed
Felixstowe F.5: 1 destroyed
Avro 504K: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 2 damaged
Curtiss P-1B Hawk: 2 damaged
Curtiss A-3 Falcon: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 39
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Felixstowe F.5: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
122 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126294 troops, 821 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3026

Defending force 29743 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 384

Japanese ground losses:
1064 casualties reported

OK, as stated about a dozen entries up, at the time I'm entering this, this particular game is concluded, so I'm writing about this turn about 9 months after it actually happened. When this turn happened, I was pretty upset, something which rarely happens when I play these games even when I suffer losses. I wrote a fiery rant which I planned on posting when and if this part of the game ever made it into the AAR. I've since decided not to publish most of what I wrote, which basically blasted Matrix for designing a game which was so imbalanced in its late stages. I'll just stick with the 2 following paragraphs from what I originally wrote:

"Just so we�re clear, the total was 57 Japanese aircraft shot down with another 6 destroyed on the ground vs. 5 US planes shot down, with another 3 US planes downed by flak and another 3 operational losses.

"To put it another way, on December 30, 1928, 102 Japanese fighters sortied over their home territory against 46 bombers escorted by 48 fighters. The Japanese fighters enjoyed a 2:1 advantage, and they were over their own airbase. The ratio between Japanese and US fighters shot down was 57:2. I don�t think that even approaches World War II levels".

I realize that by the late game the initiative and numerical advantage should go to the Allies, and Japan should be playing defensively - I'm OK with that. I also realize that WPO is supposed to show the development of air power in the 1920s - with the planes getting steadily better. That's also OK. We're not talking about top secret stealth aircraft here - we're talking about relativlely simple machines only 25 years after the Wright Brothers made their first flight, and the combatants would have had access to the same technology until 1926. To assume that in a war for national survival Japan would performance-wise continue flying close to the same planes it was flying in World War I at the end of 1928, while the USA develops airplanes which completely outclasses Japan in every way is historically wrong. Check the database editor to see what I mean. I think I posted much of what I think of the situation and possible solutions in earlier threads here , here and here.

Anyway, the disparity between the air forces will become even more apparent in 1929, and I don't want to continue belaboring this. At this stage in the game my opponent was gentlemanly enough to agree to reducing his fighters range to 2, at least until the Nakajima A1N1, the closest thing to a "modern" Japanese fighter, appears. This stopped the slaughter of my remaining fighters for awhile. It should be pointed out that none of my current aircraft has the ceiling to reach his high-level bombers, and (except my patrol aircraft) their range is 1, which is not nearly enough to strike the US airbase 3 hexes away at Shikka.

December 29, 1928: Initial stage of the December 1928 Air Battle Over Toyohara.

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Here is the score as of Janaury 1, 1929. Although Japan currently has many more points, her defenses are crumbling to the north at Toyohara and to the south at Bonin. With the exception of a minor push in China, Japan is playing mostly defensive at this point. Note this turn's Air to Air Losses.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/01/29
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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamayuri Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Unyo Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII, hits 2

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Sub attack at 53,40

Japanese Ships
AK Bisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 30

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Unyo Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru
DD Yakaze

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII, hits 2

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Sub attack at 54,40

Japanese Ships
AK Bisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126545 troops, 827 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3049

Defending force 28559 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 372

Japanese ground losses:
1056 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/02/29

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
DD Urukaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yae Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-XIII

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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 41

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
293 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 126794 troops, 833 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3073

Defending force 27094 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 347

Japanese ground losses:
1060 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/03/29

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 9
Martin NBS-1 x 34

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
229 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 127067 troops, 836 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3101

Defending force 26390 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 335

Japanese ground losses:
901 casualties reported

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/04/29
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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS K-IV, hits 4

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Kibi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Unyo Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Holland Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-IV

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shimakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
SS K-IV

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 22nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 3
Martin NBS-1 x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
196 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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ASW attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinshu Maru
AMC Lushan Maru
AMC Utide Maru
AMC Tyoko Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Dainiti Maru
AMC Awata Maru

Allied Ships
SS V-3, hits 1

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 136679 troops, 863 guns, 223 vehicles, Assault Value = 3131

Defending force 25544 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 317

Allied assault odds: 82 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1785 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
672 casualties reported
Guns lost 13
Vehicles lost 2

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/05/29

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Day Air attack on 2nd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 19

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 6
Martin NBS-1 x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
89 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
8 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Hokuan Maru, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Shinetsu Maru
AMC Shichiyo Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Kinmon Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Kakuzan Maru
AMC Takaosan Maru
AMC Yamahuzi Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yae Maru
AMC Unyo Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Shinnan Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Kotoku Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru
AMC Holland Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Atutasan Maru
AMC Asakaze Maru

Allied Ships
SS K-IV

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 135780 troops, 846 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 3050

Defending force 23162 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 251

Allied assault odds: 94 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
1952 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
544 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/06/29

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 12
Martin NBS-1 x 44

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
262 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 135199 troops, 844 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 2999

Defending force 20301 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 178

Allied assault odds: 146 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
17650 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
418 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

This attack destroyed the 1st Infantry Division and the 24th Infantry Brigade

In an uncoded wireless message at a frequency communicated to the Japanese Commander on the Island of Bonin in advance under a flag of truce, the following was communicated by 1st Army Group Commander Lt. General Short: "In advance of our upcoming assault on your positions, I personally implore the Commander of the 22nd Division, et al, to accept our terms for your honorable surrender in order to avoid further bloodshed on both sides. You have fought a courageous battle against incredible odds, and there is nothing to be ashamed in accepting the hopelessness of the situation that has been forced upon you. Please take this opportunity to end this conflict...... we promise to respect the dignity of your resistance with access to considerable quantities of food, water, and medical supplies that will be made available to you once you lay down your arms"

At first light, General Short receives a reply over the wireless, stating "Your surrender offer offends us, and forfeits any respect you may have earned from us on the battlefield. We will never dishonor ourselves in such a disgraceful manner, and eagerly await the opportunity to exterminate as many of you as possible before we join our brothers at Yasukuni Shrine. And even as we have breathe our last we will be happy knowing our comrades will avenge us with a terrible retribution upon you. Banzai!" The wireless then goes dead.

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15-month Siege at Bonin Ends - 3/10/2013 6:54:14 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/07/29
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Sub attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Kinshu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Lushan Maru
AMC Utide Maru
AMC Tyoko Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Dainiti Maru
AMC Awata Maru

Allied Ships
SS V-3

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
15 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
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Sub attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Dainiti Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Lushan Maru
AMC Utide Maru
AMC Tyoko Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Awata Maru

Allied Ships
SS V-3

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 134837 troops, 836 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 2973

Defending force 14563 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 122

Allied assault odds: 318 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
13372 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
339 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

This attack destroyed the 2nd Infantry Division
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/08/29

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Day Air attack on 23rd Division, at 65,52

Allied aircraft
Martin NBS-1 x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
132 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
11 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
6 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet
5 x Martin NBS-1 bombing at 1000 feet

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SS R-3 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 west of Nagasaki

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Ground combat at Bonin

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 134576 troops, 831 guns, 222 vehicles, Assault Value = 2949

Defending force 7952 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Allied assault odds: 736 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
21128 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

This attack destroyed the remaining 2 units � the 22nd and 23rd Infantry Divisions. This ends the Siege of Bonin, which began over 15 months before, on September 2, 1927.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/09/29

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Sub attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
AK Chuka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS V-3

January 4, 1929 - The final array of forces before the destruction of all Japanese forces on the Bonin Group. Though the loss of 5 Divisions and a Brigade is a tough blow, they did manage to hold out for 15 months. Their endurance led to untold Allied losses in ground combat, as well as through naval combat, bombardment, and attrition. My opponent very accurately compared the whole campaign to Guadalcanal, and though this represents a major breech of Japan's defenses, he most certainly earned this victory.

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Naval Skirmish off Hangchow - 3/10/2013 4:13:45 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/10/29
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Day Air attack on Saipan , at 63,64

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9

No Allied losses

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/11/29

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Kanzaki Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS R-11, hits 1

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Day Air attack on Saipan , at 63,64

Allied aircraft
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 9

No Allied losses

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Kanzaki Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS R-11

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/12/29

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ASW attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku

Allied Ships
SS K-IX, hits 1

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Sub attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Keyaki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS K-IX
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/13/29
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Sub attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
DD Keyaki, on fire, heavy damage she sank the following day

Allied Ships
SS R-12

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/14/29

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AK Daiten Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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ASW attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Kuwa
DD Tsubaki

Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Tsubaki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Kuwa

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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Sub attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
AK Seiryu Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS R-10, hits 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/15/29

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ASW attack at 67,65

Japanese Ships
SS No. 57

Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Kuwa, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS R-13

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/16/29
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hangchow at 51,39

Japanese Ships
AMC Kongo Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
AMC Tokiwa Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Tsukuba Maru

Allied Ships
PG Panay, Shell hits 1
PG Luzon

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SS R-12 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F5 near Hamamatsu

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 13

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 22

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet

January 16, 1929: Naval Skirmish off Hangchow

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Warning to Great Britain - 3/10/2013 4:24:24 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/17/29

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TF 1031 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
SS K-IX, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

It doesn't happen very often, but submarines do hit mines occasionally. At this point, I figured my opponent would be anxious to move some of his forces off Bonin, so I began using submarines to lay mines in an attempt to disrupt that.
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 13

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/18/29

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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF3A x 9

Allied aircraft
Boeing FB-5 x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Boeing FB-5: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Boeing FB-5 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Iwo Jima , at 63,53

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 21

Allied aircraft losses
Vought O2U Corsair: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 22000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Shanghai at 52,39

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi B1M2 x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Mitsubishi B1M2: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
PG Panay
PG Luzon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Mitsubishi B1M2 launching torpedoes at 200 feet

The Japanese delegate rises before the assembled members of the League of Nations:

�The situation regarding Shanghai has become intolerable to the Japanese people and interests of peace in Asia. Despite the fact that 80% of the foreign population in that city is Japanese, the Imperial Army withdrew all forces in the shortly after the Great Pacific War began. We did this in the interest of peace. As of now, British, US, French, and Chinese forces remain.

The British have the largest military presence in the city, and are fully capable of maintaining peace and order there. Yet, for years, the United States has openly operated a submarine base in this so-called �international city�, and now surface raiders are harassing peaceful convoys delivering food to areas in China which need it. The Japanese people have endured intolerable suffering as a result. There is no state of war between Japan and the United Kingdom, yet the British forces in Shanghai continue to allow Japan�s enemies to commit outrageous acts of aggression against our civilian population, while at the same time shielding these aggressors from retaliatory strikes.

Let us be clear. Shanghai is not a part of the British Empire. It is a part of China, which is at war with the Japan. The mission of British forces in Shanghai is to keep the peace. Instead of doing so, these forces have instead provided a safe haven for murderers. We cannot believe that an Empire as proud as Great Britain would allow such a stain upon their honor, which is why we must consider that the forces in Shanghai are no longer receiving orders from London.

If Great Britain is indeed in control of Shanghai, then as the municipality�s dominant power they need to restore their proud nation�s honor and stop this illegal activity immediately.

If Great Britain is unable or unwilling to stop these attacks, they should do the honorable thing and withdraw their forces to legitimate areas of their own Empire.

If these attacks continue, the righteous forces of Japan will neutralize the aggressors. If it becomes necessary to enter Shanghai, no citizen or foreigner will be intentionally harmed, providing they do not take up arms against us. Since we cannot fathom any honorable nation deliberately putting their legitimate forces in the middle of a war which is not their own, any foreigner who takes up arms against us will be considered a mercenary in the employ of the Republic of China, and dealt with accordingly".

Editor's note: At this point, I was moving my forces into position to make a move into Shanghai. This little rant was intended to lay the foundation for that. Great Britain was still neutral at this point.

January 18, 1929: Air Attack on US Gunboat off Shanghai.

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Convoy Battle off California - 3/24/2013 9:18:35 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/19/29
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/20/29
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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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Miraculously, SS-7 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F-5 off Tokyo

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Sub attack near Wake Island at 82,63

Japanese Ships
AK Akasisan Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-45

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/21/29

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
DD Kiku
DD Tsuga
DD Kaki
DD Kaya
DD Isokaze

Allied Ships
SS S-7

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For the second day in a row, the crew of a Felixstowe F-5 shows the incompetent IJN DD captains how to deal with a submarine in Tokyo Bay by once again hitting SS S-7 with ASW. The crews of both flying boats are awarded citations for their skill aboard the flagship of the DD group who has thus far lost 3 of their vessels since the New Year without making a single significant hit on a submarine. The DD captains are forced to stand at attention in the back row with the lowest of the ratings during the award ceremony.

The gallant SS S-7 sank the following day
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SS R-12 is hit by ASW from a Felixstowe F-5 2 hexes northwest of Tori Shima
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/22/29
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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Shichiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-11, hits 2, on fire

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/23/29

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Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamahagi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Mutsuyo Maru
AMC Honan Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-11, hits 3, heavy damage she sank 6 days later

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/24/29

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ASW attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Lushan Maru
AMC Utide Maru
AMC Tyoko Maru
AMC Hakonesan Maru
AMC Awata Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-17

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/25/29
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/26/29
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Night Time Surface Combat at 129,57

Japanese Ships
AMC Tamahoko Maru, Shell hits 24, on fire she sank 6 days later
AMC Tatuno Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
SC SC-20, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
SC SC-25
SC SC-27
SC SC-34
TK A.C. Rubel
TK Cathwood, Shell hits 1
TK La Brea
TK Santa Maria, Shell hits 1
TK Frank G Drum
TK Paul Shoup, Shell hits 2, on fire
TK Solana
TK Richmond
TK W.S. Miller
TK Bahrein
TK Huguenot
TK Larry Doheny
TK Pueblo
TK Dilworth
TK Meton, Shell hits 2, on fire she sank 11 days later
TK Dillwyn
TK Hadnot
TK Hagood
TK Halo
AK Oriental

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Sub attack near Kwajalein at 79,79

Japanese Ships
AK Yubari Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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

Allied aircraft
Martin T4M x 11
Vought O2U Corsair x 34
Curtiss A-3 Falcon x 15

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Shoryu Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
AK Nichiwa Maru, Torpedo hits 1 she sank 2 days later
AK Kokusei Maru, Bomb hits 13, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day
AK Sakae Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
1 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
2 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Martin T4M launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Curtiss A-3 Falcon bombing at 2000 feet

Another hopeless attempt at resupplying an island under the US air umbrella. I even tried to time it for when thunderstorms were in the area.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/27/29

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

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Sakae Maru, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 1000 feet

The difference between the number of aircraft between this attack and the previous is due to the weather - thunderstorms.

January 26, 1929 - Raiders attack an escorted convoy off California

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Small Naval Battle off California - 3/26/2013 3:00:06 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/28/29
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TF 1019 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
SS O-6, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Iwo Jima at 63,53

Japanese Ships
AK Nichiwa Maru, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage she sank

Allied Ships
DD Mason
DD Bulmer
DD Shubrick
DD Doyen

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TF 1008 encounters mine field at Bonin (65,52)

Allied Ships
DD Shubrick
DD Bulmer
DD Mason
DD Doyen

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/29/29

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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 63
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 26

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 12
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Awajisan Maru
AP Achou Maru
AP Heiyo Maru
AP Hawaii Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 63
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 26

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 10
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 12
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Awajisan Maru
AP Achou Maru
AP Heiyo Maru
AP Hawaii Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat at 128,57

Japanese Ships
AMC Kano Maru, Shell hits 3
AMC Nichinan, Shell hits 9, on fire she sank 10 days later

Allied Ships
DD Childs, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage she sank 4 days later
DD Dale

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/30/29

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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 71
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 27

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 12
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 3
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 14

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Hakozaki Maru
AP Hawaii Maru
AP Achou Maru
AP Hie Maru
AP Ayato Maru
AP Ayatosan Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Toyohara at 73,34

Japanese aircraft
Mitsubishi 1MF4 x 60
Mitsubishi 1MF5 x 23

Allied aircraft
Vought O2U Corsair x 16
Curtiss P-1B Hawk x 21
Vought O2U-1 Corsair x 14

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AP Awa Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Hie Maru
AP Achou Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Atsuta Maru
AP Awajisan Maru, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
5 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
9 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Vought O2U-1 Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Vought O2U Corsair bombing at 20000 feet
3 x Curtiss P-1B Hawk bombing at 2000 feet

January 29, 1929 Small but Deadly Naval Battle off California

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/31/29
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Sub attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
AP Kyushu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
SS S-42

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ASW attack at 65,51

Japanese Ships
DD Minekaze
DD Tokitsukaze
CL Nagara

Allied Ships
SS O-8

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Sub attack at 66,44

Japanese Ships
AP Kyushu Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-42

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/01/29

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Sub attack near Tokyo at 66,43

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
DD Minekaze

Allied Ships
SS S-42, hits 2

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Night Time Surface Combat at 69,62

Japanese Ships
AMC Asakaze Maru
AMC Kasyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru

Allied Ships
DD John D. Edwards, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
AK Lesuth
AK Dukat

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/02/29

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Night Time Surface Combat at 69,62

Japanese Ships
AMC Asakaze Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AMC Onoe Maru
AMC Saigon Maru
AMC Terukawa Maru

Allied Ships
AK Lesuth, Shell hits 1
AK Dukat, Shell hits 4, on fire she sank 35 days later

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February 1, 1929: Naval Battle East of Pagan

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