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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 3:15:35 PM

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Tinian first. How much to prepare is a judgement call. At least 3 divisions, 2 tank battalions, 4 artillery regiments. Must also have shore party capable units to get things ashore in better shape. In separate TF land an OBSCENE amount of supply and keep landing it. Conduct naval bombardment in small packets so that a stream of TFs can be going/coming to/from rearming while bombardment continues every or almost every turn.

Let your ground combat units recover their disruption before making/between attacks.

After you have the first base, immediately bring in support types, especially a bunch of AKE but others too. Get most of the combat units off and get some base units in but lots of engineers for quick repair and build out. After build out (or sooner) get in air HQ, AA, CD if not enough sea control.

Also then naval bombardment on the other bases to knock out air ops. AKE ships will eventually empty due to small port (limited restocking) requiring either pauses or rotation in of full AKE.

Top level HQ and many army HQ have range to support next invasions from the first island, reducing the stacking stress.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 9:33:39 PM

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ORIGINAL: witpqs

Tinian first. How much to prepare is a judgement call. At least 3 divisions, 2 tank battalions, 4 artillery regiments. Must also have shore party capable units to get things ashore in better shape. In separate TF land an OBSCENE amount of supply and keep landing it. Conduct naval bombardment in small packets so that a stream of TFs can be going/coming to/from rearming while bombardment continues every or almost every turn.

Let your ground combat units recover their disruption before making/between attacks.

After you have the first base, immediately bring in support types, especially a bunch of AKE but others too. Get most of the combat units off and get some base units in but lots of engineers for quick repair and build out. After build out (or sooner) get in air HQ, AA, CD if not enough sea control.

Also then naval bombardment on the other bases to knock out air ops. AKE ships will eventually empty due to small port (limited restocking) requiring either pauses or rotation in of full AKE.

Top level HQ and many army HQ have range to support next invasions from the first island, reducing the stacking stress.

Yes I though about Tinian too. However I am worry little about level 8 AF on Guam.

I did not mansion before I have 2 Amphib HQ and 3 AGC it should help.

Now I am thinking about taking Truk before landing Marianas. It is defended by 57th Div and one tank company.
Having such fleet base so close to Marianas should help a lot with 1st phase. However it will signal to Martin that I am going for bigger push in central pacific in '43.

One more question: Does anyone know for what purpose I have several Boat&Shore Engineer Battalions.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 9:37:55 PM

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Those are some of the 'shore party' type units that I mentioned. The others are at least two different types of USMC units. I'll try to remember to post back when I have a look to see their names.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 9:42:17 PM

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As far as Guam goes, it is much more heavily defended. Naval bombardments will shut down the airfield, but of course nothing will be easy including that. With stacking limits it's not like you can land all the troops you have at one spot to overwhelm it in a couple of days. That's what leads me to suggest Getting Tinian first, so you have a base for rearm of naval bombardment TFs, an airbase to supplement your carriers, and so on.

My response is just one idea, and it certainly has its drawbacks in addition to its good points.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 9:43:19 PM

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ORIGINAL: witpqs

Those are some of the 'shore party' type units that I mentioned. The others are at least two different types of USMC units. I'll try to remember to post back when I have a look to see their names.

Thanks for help. Any advice how to use them ? Just load on Amphip TF like others units or there is some trick way to operate them like in case of AGC and Amphip HQ ?

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 9:48:51 PM

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Those are some of the 'shore party' type units that I mentioned. The others are at least two different types of USMC units. I'll try to remember to post back when I have a look to see their names.

Thanks for help. Any advice how to use them ? Just load on Amphip TF like others units or there is some trick way to operate them like in case of AGC and Amphip HQ ?

Prepare them for the target. Unload them in the first wave. They help ships unload, so use them accordingly. For example, aside from auto-shock attacks, I almost never give them orders to attack because I save them for unloading supplies (they aren't exactly offensive Terminators anyway!). I try to include at least one in each invasion, although more for large invasions can help.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/12/2015 11:50:05 PM

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ORIGINAL: witpqs

Those are some of the 'shore party' type units that I mentioned. The others are at least two different types of USMC units. I'll try to remember to post back when I have a look to see their names.

If you look at the troops they contain you will find it is naval support and logistics. they do not contain any engineers so they do not help with port repair and/or construction.

You will also get amphibious units of the same type as wipqs mentioned.

Great for amphibious operations.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/13/2015 12:54:30 AM

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As Wargamr mentioned, those Boat & Shore Engineer Battalions are great for invasions. You should put some in your first assault wave as they will help unload all of your amphibious ships at a faster rate.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/13/2015 6:05:48 PM

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I would go for Guam as it has the biggest port and airfiled and isn't better defended then the other Islands. The added benefit going for Guam first is that you will remove two headquarters from giving and bonuses for the follow up invasions. Once you secure Guam I would go for Tinian as it seems to have less supporting artillery and AAA. Then Rota and Pagan. You don't need to take Saipan if you take the other Islands. You can isolated and practice bomb the Saipan garrison at your leisure and still build th AFs up on the other islands to support your B-29 strikes once the XXI Bomber Command becomes available. You didn't mention how many CVEs you had. I use those to defend the invasion fleet as the Fleet heavy and light carriers go raiding shutting down any airfleds that can counter-strike my landings. As this is the inner-ring of the Japanese Empire, because it bring the B-29s into range of the Home Islands, be ready for a major naval engagement. Good luck with your decision.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/13/2015 7:37:34 PM

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Thanks you guys.

True is I am starting think about finishing this game little earlier. It seams to me I can land even on Japan islands at the beginning of 1944 and finish this game. My opponent is good defender with nice tactical skills, however his lack of aggression in Air and naval loses make may game much easier than I suspected it would be. On other hand I would like to see p-51D in action. Summarizing I am little missing thrill I was feeling when I was planning my next turn in my game vs GJ. :)

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/13/2015 9:13:12 PM

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Although you are not attacking Atolls or small islands, both witpqs and Spruance have found that using lots of tanks gives good punch for a small number of troops. This helps with the stacking limit issue. You can also exceed the SL by a little without much penalty. The players with more experience than me can tell you how much "a little" is.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/14/2015 11:57:20 AM

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5th, 6th and 7th Nov 1943

TK British Energy sunk by I-32
PB Tatsumi Maru sunk by SS Jack

Quiet time generally.

1st USMC Parachute Battalion captured Fishchafen.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/14/2015 12:05:06 PM

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8th Nov 1943

Southwest Pacific HQ:

50 P-38 swept Balikpapan with LRCAP support form 36 Corsairs and 64 Hellcats. Next over 220 B-240 attacked oil fields there. Martin did not send any fighters to protect place. Intelligence reports shows still 24 oil centers active.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/14/2015 2:07:14 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: MrKane

Thanks you guys.

True is I am starting think about finishing this game little earlier. It seams to me I can land even on Japan islands at the beginning of 1944 and finish this game. My opponent is good defender with nice tactical skills, however his lack of aggression in Air and naval loses make may game much easier than I suspected it would be. On other hand I would like to see p-51D in action. Summarizing I am little missing thrill I was feeling when I was planning my next turn in my game vs GJ. :)

I find that smashing into things with my land armies is more fun than bombing an enemy into submission. But that might be just me :]

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/15/2015 1:16:32 AM

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Unless of course you are on the receiving end of being smashed up :-)

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ORIGINAL: MrKane

Thanks you guys.

True is I am starting think about finishing this game little earlier. It seams to me I can land even on Japan islands at the beginning of 1944 and finish this game. My opponent is good defender with nice tactical skills, however his lack of aggression in Air and naval loses make may game much easier than I suspected it would be. On other hand I would like to see p-51D in action. Summarizing I am little missing thrill I was feeling when I was planning my next turn in my game vs GJ. :)

I find that smashing into things with my land armies is more fun than bombing an enemy into submission. But that might be just me :]

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/15/2015 12:47:47 PM

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8th Nov 1943

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 454 (+205)
- Balikpapan 272 (+209)
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1162 <<< number looks very nice,

Southwest Pacific HQ:

Over 200 B-24 of 5th USAAF raided Palembang this night. Score: 80 oil hits and 5 NF for 11 B-24. Nice.

Big air offensive is closing. Right now I am planing completely annihilate Palembang oil till end of week.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/16/2015 10:56:43 PM

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9th, 10th, 11th Nov 1943

Nothing interesting. Martin is hunting my subs, my bombers are bombing his troops.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/16/2015 11:00:12 PM

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8th Nov 1943

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 454 (+205)
- Balikpapan 272 (+209)
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1162 <<< number looks very nice,

Southwest Pacific HQ:

Over 200 B-24 of 5th USAAF raided Palembang this night. Score: 80 oil hits and 5 NF for 11 B-24. Nice.

Big air offensive is closing. Right now I am planing completely annihilate Palembang oil till end of week.

You're doing a great job with this. I give him a year more at most.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/16/2015 11:18:54 PM

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12th Nov 1943.

Southwest Pacific HQ:

Martin sent his P1Y1 to attack warships near Batavia without result. He lost 1 plane to night fighters (P-70) and 2 to ship's flak.

I was planing to destroy/damage his fighters on Palembang airfield using 200 B-24 at night and next finish his defenses by massive sweeps at morning.

Well it did not work as planned. All B-24 lost they way and there was no night attack at all :(
My fighters went for massive sweep and they meet massive CAP (110 N1K1-J) at morning. Battle ended with 23 Allied fighters and 60 Japanese destroyed. Next six USMC squadrons ( 3 x F6F-3, 3 x SDB-3, 1 x TBF) attacked his ships in Palembang hex. As result Martin lost AK, AKL, E, TK and over 1000 man drown.

Not bad day, but it could be better. There is sill 90 N1K1-J reported in his base. I hope my B-24 will fly during next night.

Reports:

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Night Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 49,98

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 5

Allied aircraft
P-70 Havoc x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CA Exeter

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P1Y1 Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
15th FG/6th NFS with P-70 Havoc (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 9000.
Raid is overhead

Some CAP have air radar

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Night Air attack on TF, near Batavia at 49,98

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
P1Y1 Frances x 7

Allied aircraft
P-70 Havoc x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y1 Frances: 2 damaged
P1Y1 Frances: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CA Cornwall
DD Rapid

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P1Y1 Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
15th FG/6th NFS with P-70 Havoc (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Raid is overhead

Some CAP have air radar

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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 74 NM, estimated altitude 48,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 110
Ki-84a Frank x 12

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 50
P-38H Lightning x 25
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 53
F4U-1 Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 6 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 2 destroyed
P-38H Lightning: 2 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
5 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 16 on standby, 22 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41010 , scrambling fighters between 41000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 31 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
50th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
Hiryu-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41000 , scrambling fighters between 40000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 73 NM, estimated altitude 45,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 75
Ki-84a Frank x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 68
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 73
F4U-1 Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet
4 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

CAP engaged:
Hiryu-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 40800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41010 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 70 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 19 scrambling)
16 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 41010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 69 minutes
50th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 46,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 57
Ki-84a Frank x 2

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 44
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 43
F4U-1 Corsair x 54
F6F-3 Hellcat x 62

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 8 destroyed
Ki-84a Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 42000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
21 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41010 , scrambling fighters between 37800 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
17 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 38500 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
50th Sentai/A with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 34440.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
Hiryu-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41000 , scrambling fighters between 41000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palembang at 48,91

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 16

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 62
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 80
SBD-3 Dauntless x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Koyo Maru, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk
xAKL Aiyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
PB Chokai Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
1618 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 83 destroyed, 128 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41010 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 45000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 43000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 71 minutes
Hiryu-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 44000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Koyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Aiyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Chokai Maru

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palembang at 48,91

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24
F4U-1 Corsair x 36
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
TBF-1 Avenger x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
TK Akane Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
E Sarushima, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with N1K1-J George (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 41010 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Sarushima

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/20/2015 1:24:48 AM

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13th, 14th Nov 1943.

Southwest Pacific HQ:

Over 100 B-24 raided Palembang at night 13th. They caused mirror damage to airfield and destroyed 13 airplanes on ground.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/20/2015 1:50:15 AM

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15th Nov 1943.

Southwest Pacific HQ:

5th USAAF has raided Palembang again. This time in day light. Over 200 bombers bombed airfield with escort over 100 fighters. As prelude to bombing base was swept by 150 fighters.
Result are promising: airbase damage: 87, 123 (70 Frank, 37 Oscar, 24 Gorge, 23 Irving) Japanese fighters destroyed including 46 on ground for 19 fighters and 3 bombers. Air recon still shows 50 enemy fighters in base, however I think most of them are damaged SR 3 planes.
One more day and base will be ready for day oil bombing.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/20/2015 11:53:21 PM

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16th Nov 1943.

Very quiet day.

17th Nov 1943.

Southwest Pacific HQ:

5th USAAF has raided Palembang during day. Over 300 fighters and 200 bombers scored over 200 hits without resistance from enemy. Airfield is closed, 100% damage, additionally it seems that Martin fighters deserted south part of Sumatra.

This five days offensive is first major daylight victory for 5th USAAF. I hope it will be next soon.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/21/2015 2:44:26 PM

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18th Nov 1943.

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 607 (+153)
- Balikpapan 272
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1315

Southwest Pacific HQ:

5th USAAF has raided Palembang during day. Over 300 fighters and 200 bombers grounded 153 oil centers without resistance from enemy. Airfield is still closed, 97% damage.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/21/2015 6:40:05 PM

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18th Nov 1943.

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 748 (+141) just 152 left
- Balikpapan 272
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1456 - more than 50% total Japanese oil centers

Southwest Pacific HQ:

5th USAAF has raided Palembang during day. Over 300 fighters and 200 bombers grounded 153 oil centers without resistance from enemy. Airfield is still closed, 100% damage.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/22/2015 1:38:45 PM

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19th Nov 1943.

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 842 (+58)
- Balikpapan 272
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1514

Southwest Pacific HQ:

Nine cruisers with escort bombarded Oosthhaven closing base at night.

5th USAAF has raided Palembang during day. Over 300 fighters and 200 bombers grounded 58 oil centers without resistance from enemy. Airfield is still closed, 100% damage.

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/22/2015 7:13:36 PM

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I have some free time tonight and year 1943 is coming to end, so here are a few screen summarizing game for end of '43.
Ships losses:

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/22/2015 7:14:29 PM

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Air losses:

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/22/2015 7:15:45 PM

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Air units stats:

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/22/2015 7:17:35 PM

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Top Aces list:

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RE: Road to Tokyo. MrKane(A) vs Spidery(J) - 1/27/2015 12:10:07 PM

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20th - 27th Nov 1943.

Oil centers destroyed:
- Palembang 856
- Balikpapan 272
- Djambi 155
- Samarinda 56
- Lanchow 0
- Java Oil captured 225
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total lost count: 1528

Southwest Pacific HQ:

5th USAAF is continuing destruction of Palembang without resistance.

South Pacific HQ:

Buna, Lea, Salamaua, Wau, Fishchhafen taken by USMC Paratroopers.

Central Pacific HQ:

Fifth Fleet have just left Perl Harbor and it is sailing west.
8 x CV, 6 x CVL, 11 BB, 5 x CA, 7 x CL, 3 x CLAA, ~100 x DD
+ ~200 transport and escort ships with:
2 Marine deivisions, 2 Tank Bn, 3 Arty Reg.

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