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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/21/2016 6:49:18 PM   
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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/22/2016 1:59:50 AM   
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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/23/2016 9:13:00 AM   
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Japanese forces continue to storm ashore at milne bay, two divisions strong

Radio intel places 2 more headed for Australia, and finally we know where everyone is

Not that that helps much.

Japanese fighters sweep Kalgoorlie, and nothing can rise to meet them
Japanese fighters sweep Port Moresby, and nothing can rise to meet them.....
In central China, the last fighters that do rise, will never get to rise again.....

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/28/2016 7:18:57 AM   
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Headquarters Kalgoorlie
Blamey studies the reports, waves away a the ever present flies, and looks around the table.

The leaders of the two divisions now trapped in the town look back at him. Their eyes
do not give away anything. Blamey, searches them in return

They have not lost faith in me yet. Nor in themselves. I do believe the harder
things get, the harder they will fight.

And fight hard we will.

"Gentlemen, I have never been one to gild the lilly, I am not going to stop now.
Here is the situation as I read it".
He leans towards the rough table that serves for the map, and begins pointing.
"The Nips have put a division east of us, and several tank regiments. Another is sitting on its arse
south of here. First Australian, 3 tank units are slowly pushing west towards us.
5th division is still operating near Albany, tying up nearly all of the other troops here
against us"


Yes men, its grim. That's the medicine. No, if I can, a little sugar.

"3 American divisions are now in country, another at sea. First Corp , a British division is also at sea,
whereabouts unknown There are now Naval forces at Adelaide. How the American units can
help us I have not a clue. "

He points to the Indian ocean.
"Somewhere in that lot, the battle may be decided. The Prime Minister tells me that the
Allied carriers are delayed, or some crud, another week at least before the 1st corp can come into theatre"

he lets that sink in.
Another week. He can see minds calculating. A week in theatre, several to arrive. Can we
hold?

Blamey looks them in the eye, again. Now for the question
"Prime Minister wants us to try to break out east.........your opinions"

"F&*(k that"

Easy enough then. We try to hold on.

Or leave our bones in this red, red dust.





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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/28/2016 7:26:03 AM   
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75th squadron scrapes together 4 fighters, and sends them aloft.
The Japs send 80 plus, lose 1, shoot down 2 of the Kittys.

Jack does not fly, which does not surprise him, Turnball is only sending up his very best
. jack is not one of them.


In PNG, beau fighters from Port Moresby hit hard transports unloading at Milne bay.
But the base is in big trouble, the Japs swarm ashore, swim ashore, plunge into the jungle,
headed no doubt towards the airfield oh so close to completion.
The commander of the 3rd Aussie brigade contemplates the hell of a forced march towards
Port Moresby.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/28/2016 7:36:06 AM   
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The President
from
Frank Ford

Mr President.
Many thanks for the letters of support and encouragement. I feel almost entirely
alone at this time, many here in this country are placing full blame for our
current situation firmly on my shoulders.
This I am willing to bare, as long as the United States stands behind us, there will always
be hope.

Your Divisions are arriving now in country.
Your General, Mac Aurthur??, a strange chap, but one I think is willing to fight, already
has plans for them.
He intends to try to hold Port Moresby, and to risk the rest in relieving Kalgoorlie,
subject to the Navy securing the seas.

If this does not occur, at least the East can now be held, base for the long hoped for
return march towards Japan.

We face a great many problems, especially in fuel, but continue to fight on.

I will pray for your Admirals, 1st Corp, and for the defeat of the vermin in our Land.

Yours Frank Ford



To Frank
from
POTUS

I have ordered the Admiral in charge of the forthcoming operations to risk all.
Ships can, and will eventually be replaced.
Freedom, once lost, is not so easily re built.

If it takes every ship of the united states fleet, we will save your country.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/29/2016 8:51:19 AM   
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Indian Air HQ

"Commander, your new advisor, a Squadron leader Graham"
"Öh, welcome Commander.......I hear you copped a blighty over Burma, coming along
alright is it?"
Graham nods "Ïts coming along fine Sir, three months and I should be flying again"
The Air Commander smiles, without warmth, a reflex action born of so many wounded men
paraded before him over so many years.
He points to the chart on the wall.."This Chittagong mess, what do you think?"
Squadron leader Graham does not hesitate.
He is a large man, with a voice to match.
"Sir, do you really know just how many planes we have, pilots too, just itching to
pound that snakes head?......if it flies, give it a bomb, and set em to work........."



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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/31/2016 11:02:27 AM   
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Air India launches its first "big effort"

To the surprise of many, it begins well, and as fighter after fighter sweeps over Chittagong
un apposed, confidence rises.

The bombers follow. Hudsons, beaforts, Wellingtons.
Martins, refugees from the disasters of January also fly.
21st division is the target.

Losses are light. The Japanese are absent.

Days end, and the Allies assess the day.
Squadron Leader Graham turns to OIC Air India.
"Ï give the Nips a week before we get a reaction., anyone care to take a bet?"

Regretfully, he is going to lose his money.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 3/31/2016 11:06:31 AM   
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From
Prime Minister
to
General Blamey

I have just heard the Japanese are claiming that Milne Bay has fallen

Can you please explain to me, in terms that even a bloody child can explain,
how I can explain this as well as Kalgoorlie to the Australian people!

Ford

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/3/2016 3:06:09 AM   
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6th May

To
1st Army HQ, General Blamey
From
1st Division

Regret to inform you 2/6th, 2/5th, 2/9th armoured units were heavily repulsed 80 miles
to your East this morning.
18th Division appears to stand in our way
Am assessing damage done
Stop


In the sudden silence of 1st Army HQ, one clearly hears the single whispered word of the General

"F87K!

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/3/2016 3:19:59 AM   
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Gasping for breath against the crushing G's, Jack banks the Kittyhawk hard left, wings almost vertical.
An Oscar fills his mirror, another dances in the same turn a hundred yards ahead

Nearly a dozen fighters, 6 a side, wheel in a circle of death.

Time slows, Jack can feel every inch of himself, he feels the seat hard against his arse, he
can feel his right elbow jammed against the cockpit side. His right foot dances on the rudder, top
ruddering, the rudder now an elevator, fighting to hold the nose up, a dance of inches.
He grips the stick, feels every movement of it, feels through to the controls, feels his inputs,
feels the air rushing over the ailerons, feels every bounce of the hot air they slice through.
The engine snarls, bellows, roars.
He does not hear it at all.

The Oscar , still banked hard, climbs across his canopy, sliding up over his left shoulder,
he has no choice, the Kitty is at the limits of its physics, he can't keep up, can't match the yellow barsted,

knows, he is already rolling over to stoop onto him.
Jack savagely reefs the throttle back, kicks full left rudder, his world turning upside down, the
nose pulling down, the dive away nearly vertical.

The following Oscar hammers past, a fleeting shadow......


Jack spins her down, one, two, full opposite rudder, stick forward, now back.....Jesus, where
am I?

Alone


Shortly later he lands, there are no Kangaroos here to worry about anymore, just a new carpet of craters.

He lands, sweat filled, panting, dry.
6 have gone up.
4 return


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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/3/2016 3:22:15 AM   
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Allied ships, a cruiser, 3 destroyers, bombard Esprance, destroying a good handful of
light bombers.

A small start

The allied Navy is now in the great Australian Bight.
The question is, to what strength, the Japanese?

It will cost much blood, to find out

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/3/2016 3:27:49 AM   
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HMAS Napier
West of Bombay

John Ford leans against the sights, takes his bearing. Saratoga fills the cross hairs, nicely
positioned
"Revolutions 120"
"revolutions 120 rung down and repeated sir"
"Very good"

Very good. Very good indeed. They have sailed at last.
Delay after delay, after bloody delay.
But like a man finally shedding his thick winter coat, they are free on the seas again, free to run, to
hunt, to fight.

A long journey awaits, a journey with no certain return.
It does not matter
They have sailed at last.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/3/2016 3:32:33 AM   
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LT Jackson hurries towards Enterprises bridge.
The signal burns hot in his hand.

How will the Admiral react to THIS???


"From
Alaska Command
to
All

Enemy CARDIV 5 is active and attacking convoy 300 miles due East Kodiac
Can confirm carriers Shokaku, Zuikaku, Shoho involved.



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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/4/2016 10:46:27 AM   
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The Japanese bomb Kalgoorlie again.
Nothing rises to defend. There are no runners left today.

A third British carrier enters the Indian ocean, it too heads towards Colombo to
join the growing fleet gathering there.

On paper this is a growing fleet, soon to be 7 carriers strong. But there are many
hidden weaknesses, some that only the Commands know, and will never admit to their men.
Their planes are obviously inferior. So are the pilots.
Fuel is going to be a very big problem.

The mission ahead has multiple objectives, locate the enemy fleet, defeat it.
Get the convoys through to Australia, get them ashore.

A difficult mission.
But it has to be done.
Things are going to hell in the Australian outback.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/7/2016 10:21:52 AM   
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Jack spends the day holed up in his slit trench as the Japanese bomb his airfield un opposed
Jeffery limps up a gangway in Los Angeles, boarding one of the "presidents", and begins the
long, long journey home.
John guides Napier back into Colombo harbour, Yorktown simply must receive further repairs
before the great journey south can begin
And Jason spends yet another day at sea, as his transport steams steadily east from the Cape.

Their Father, spends half the day doing what he seems to spend every day doing: yelling insults
at his wife.............

She, in return, gives back as well as she receives.

Australia is a slow motion car wreck, horrible to look at, compelling all the same.
It can't get any worse, can it?


Of course it can

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/7/2016 10:43:53 AM   
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Not wanting to disturb the thread too much.
Is it possible to reveal the what the allied plan for Australia was, how the Japs seem to have foiled the plan and how it can be avoided? If at all possible, is there any hope?!

What have been the losses, down there in Western Australia? It does seem that it is a real nightmare.
If John is putting so much pressure in this sector, is there a sector where you are faring better?

Got my fingers crossed and following all the newsreels.
This is real nail bitting stuff.
(Your "The little ship that could." seems like a holiday cruise.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 1:28:31 AM   
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North Of Batavia.

Their homeland has been crushed by the Nazi's.
Japan has destroyed their colony in the Indies, burnt their homes, interned their families, tortured
and shot any that have tried to resist.
But the crew of this Dutch SS still resist.

Nobody will see this attack. No report will reach allied ears, only, years later, will the truth
come out.
In the middle of the Java sea, currently a Japanese lake, CVL Ryujo sails.
The Dutch, against all odds, attack.
They resist still


2 Torpedoes slam the little carrier, a mountain of fire will erupt.
The counter attack is massive, and lethal.

For their families, their homes, their lands, to the very last, these Dutchmen will resist........

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 1:31:40 AM   
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land at Esperance.

Miss Betty bites, sinking two loaded transports.

The Japanese are alerted. They come out to fight.
Hornet awaits them.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 1:42:27 AM   
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Parliament house.
Tony is busy with correspondence, fighting back the frustration of dealing with
his constitute, wondering just how did some of these bloody voters think he could achieve
what they wanted whilst he was in opposition, especially now, in this time of crises?

Grazing and water rights?, now?......with half the country in Japanese hands, the rest swarming
with Americans?, who in Melbourne this week seemed to have done more damage than any Japanese bombing raid could.

He sighs, reaches for the next letter........apparently idea number 237 for a wonder weapon
"if only financed properly could......"
There is a knock on the door, his secretary.
"Minister, somethings up, the Prime Minister is calling for a National broadcast"

For a moment his heart freezes........the horrible thought "surrender?" flashes through him......
no, Frank would never.......
"Apparently the word is he's going to call for a National Government, and a war cabinet...."


Gently Tony places the letter down, its contents forgotten. Deep satisfaction fills him.
Late, very late, maybe even too late......but at last, at last to maybe swing this disaster around.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 1:44:42 AM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: british exil

Really enjoying the story.
Not wanting to disturb the thread too much.
Is it possible to reveal the what the allied plan for Australia was, how the Japs seem to have foiled the plan and how it can be avoided? If at all possible, is there any hope?!

What have been the losses, down there in Western Australia? It does seem that it is a real nightmare.
If John is putting so much pressure in this sector, is there a sector where you are faring better?

Got my fingers crossed and following all the newsreels.
This is real nail bitting stuff.
(Your "The little ship that could." seems like a holiday cruise.

Mat


Hi friend!
We are miles behind the game, most of your questions will be answered in time......
thanks for the comment, ironically I was contemplating pulling the plug on AAR last night as real life is really intruding.
But, encouraged, we continue!!)

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 2:55:31 PM   
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"The storytelling really is superb. Sometimes I'm reluctant to post as I don't want to interrupt the symmetry and flow of the AAR, cluttering it up with my comments. But if I know anything about writers (and probably any creator: musician, poet, artist, etc.), sincere compliments are much appreciated. Keep on keepin' on, Herbie."


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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 3:04:34 PM   
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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/9/2016 9:25:32 PM   
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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/10/2016 4:43:31 AM   
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Combat monologue, USS Hornet,

0400 hours, Horney called to action stations, commenced launching a full strength CAP.
Hornet operating some 280 miles south east Albany.

0510 hrs
AMC Hector radios in clear language, under attack two Kongo class battleships, 120 miles
due West Perth.
No further word from AMC Hector.

Exact position may have been incorrectly reported.

0637
AMC Punjab, operating at Albany, reports two (or smame?) more Battleships, plus heavy cruiser.
Punjab reports itself sinking.

0652
Course altered to due North, speed increased to 30 knots.
12 plane DB strike spotted

0730
radar contact, 9 bogies bearing 350, range 27 miles

0742
Raid intercepted, CAP now at 42 fighters

0758
Raid (9 bettie bombers) reported completely destroyed

0825
Commence launching strike 4 DB's aborted/mechanical defects

0900
Strike away, commence recovery for re fuel CAP

0915
Raid detected bearing 180 degrees. Reported 30 plus strong

0925
Raid in sight, bearing 170 degrees. 6 bombers escorted by 30 plus fighters. Intercepted
10 miles out, 15 enemy fighters claimed.
The enemy Bombers came in with great determination, at very low level. At 4 miles range 1 broke aftwards,
two towards hornets bow, three coming straight on.
Full Starboard helm ordered to place stern at what was considered greatest threat.

0927
Hornet struck by 2 torpedoes, , port boiler room, port main feed tank
Fwd elevator jammed in down position.
Speed reduced to 22 knots, hornet continues full circle turn, finalises on course due south.

1000 hours
List stable at 5 degrees to port, speed now 17 knots, flood/fires contained (see separate damage reports)

Report from strike received, 8 bombers diving on BB Kongo, no hits obtained. Strike ordered to
land at Kalgoorlie.

Unable to operate air wing due to damage, Hornet retires towards Melbourne.




A dry tale. A dry tale indeed. But for those back in the States who will examine it closely, a sorry, sorry
one indeed.
So many mistakes, so many inefficiencies.........


Now, in the days ahead, to be paid for with so many terrors, pain, and death.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/10/2016 4:53:18 AM   
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Kalgoorlie

"hello cobba, they sound new"
Jack joins the men about him, raises his hand against the glare, seeking the new sound in the air.
"There they are, look!"
Jack see's them too, 8 new shapes, fat ugly things, tries desperately to place them, Sonia's perhaps?
"Christ, they are Yanks!"

A small cheer breaks out, for a moment, a sweet, sweet moment, hope rises in chests all
about him, a hope that just as quickly drains away.
8 planes. Dauntless dive bombers, Navy Blue, stagger into circuit.
3 are smoking, one crabs more sideways than straight ahead.
They land, taxi to them, silence falls.

A tubule...... shattered frames, holes seemingly everywhere. Slumped men. White ashen faced men.
They climb (if they can) from the bombers, eyes averted, shoulders slumped.

No reinforcements will be found here. Just refugees, of a carrier that just can't..........

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/10/2016 4:58:38 AM   
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Officer Graham reads the latest reports

Japan has sent 2nd division into India, to the gates of Cornilla.
The snake has extended its head.
Pilot Officer Graham, Staff Whalla smiles. Stuck out its head nicely.
The air action over the southern border has been fierce.
For the Japs

1000 casualties inflicted this week alone............
And I am sending crates, obsolescent wrecks. Wait until I get some real planes.
Wait until then.

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/11/2016 9:30:34 PM   
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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/12/2016 11:10:05 AM   
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Parliament house.

The war cabinet table

"No bullshit please Prime Minister, just the facts please"
The table is still, the silence complete. 6 pairs of eyes turn from Tony to the Prime Minister.
There is so much attached to that sentence.
Australians use that word, bullshit carefully. They can smell it a mile away.

Most of those at this table suspect they have been fed it for many a month now.

The Prime Minister, white, haggard, dark circles under each eye, shifts uneasily in his seat.

You do not become Prime Minister by shirking the hard issues. Grant Frank that.
"We are deep in it."
As all suspected. Now confirmed.
"But there remains hope"

Frank stands, walk in a nervous circle behind his chair, resumes his seat.
"The 5th division is trapped near Albany, its doomed. The 2nd and 3rd are trapped at
Kalgoorlie. The First is 60 miles to the east of them, stalled. The fourth is at Alice, coming"

"Jesus"

"That's all of them"

That line hammers through Tony's mind. ALL OF THEM. ALL of them.

A thought struggles, bubbles
"First corp?"

The Prime Minister visibly blanches.
"The 6th Division is way north of Colombo, coming, there has been issues........the 7th
is enroute from the Cape, it too, has had.......issues"


The silence is complete.
"Ï did, however, say there is hope. The British too have a division at sea. 5 Battleships are coming,
as are 7 carriers. the 24th, 25th divisions are at Sydney. The 32nd is at Melbourne, the Americal
at Adelaide. A raid on Efate is underway, and this American General, Mac, wants to attack, reinforce
Port Moresby."

he takes a drink "It all, I think, depends on the carriers"







( I have had severe problems with off map movement of 1st corp, its now scattered literally from top of
the map to the bottom, the tankers to support this grand movement refused to enter the map too)
Its going to take 2 weeks to re concentrate everything.....

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RE: Letters from a Prime Minister - 4/12/2016 11:18:30 AM   
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Hornet, 35system, 39flood, no fires.

Escorted by 3 cruisers, a scattering of destroyers, she seeks the safety of the deep south waters of the
great Australian bight.

There are other allied ships out here, moving North aggressively.
But what the Japanese are about to pull is beyond any allied commanders wildest nightmare......


The 5th Aussie division resists well a shock attack against it from the Imperial Guard,
4th division.
Amazingly the 10th light horse slips through the Japanese ring, and enters Albany.
And finds it empty.

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