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RE: 3-4 Mar 43 - 9/28/2016 2:36:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		"In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div lands at Onotoa, Nikunau, and Beru and easily clears the islands of minimal defenders – a construction battalion, and two small naval guard units are destroyed. 3rd Marine Div, while suffering few troops lost, has about 1/3 of its troops disabled in the landings due to the lack of preparation"

Question: do you know if landing on a base that is not defended, that is no enemy troops in the hex, would still mean lots of disabled devices in the landing?

In my Japanese game I have tested that using small units, landing on non guarded dot bases, with zero preparation, is not too bad... I don't know if it will be the same for bigger LCUs

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RE: 3-4 Mar 43 - 9/28/2016 2:44:02 PM   
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"In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div lands at Onotoa, Nikunau, and Beru and easily clears the islands of minimal defenders – a construction battalion, and two small naval guard units are destroyed. 3rd Marine Div, while suffering few troops lost, has about 1/3 of its troops disabled in the landings due to the lack of preparation"

Question: do you know if landing on a base that is not defended, that is no enemy troops in the hex, would still mean lots of disabled devices in the landing?

In my Japanese game I have tested that using small units, landing on non guarded dot bases, with zero preparation, is not too bad... I don't know if it will be the same for bigger LCUs



Dont dooo it... Just land a small force and capture the base and then have follow on forces.


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RE: 3-4 Mar 43 - 9/29/2016 3:57:24 AM   
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In my Japanese game I have tested that using small units, landing on non guarded dot bases, with zero preparation, is not too bad...


Was that before or after the invasion bonus expired?

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RE: 3-4 Mar 43 - 9/29/2016 4:12:16 AM   
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and I am talking "dot bases" assaulted by SNLF coys; it might be that the losses are faster to recover,

the one time I invaded, without knowing, a base with an enemy ART battalion guarding ended badly


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RE: 3-4 Mar 43 - 9/29/2016 8:10:40 PM   
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Dont dooo it... Just land a small force and capture the base and then have follow on forces.



too late......

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5-6 Mar 43 - 9/29/2016 8:20:19 PM   
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Highlights – US sub finally hits a BB; BBs effective again against troops at Port Hedland fight

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Amatsukaze – old?)
SS: 3 (I-177, RO-66, RO-103)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 26
Allied: 30

Subwar:
Jpn:1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 1 ship hit (BB Kongo dam); SS Sawfish dam by mine off Merak

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: Recon unable to confirm KB at Koepang; location currently unknown.

West Coast/Admin: First two APs begin refit to APA at Sydney; will be a slow process to get them all converted and continue to maintain offensive operations.

In NOPAC, IJN sub I-171 misses CL Trentron with 4 torps off Buldir Island despite extensive ASW efforts.

In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div begins the slow process of reboarding transpports at Onotoa, Nikunau, and Beru. US CVs hit Ocean Island port where a damaged sub has reportedly taken refuge. Pilots report sub hit and duly sunk in port, but intel can not confirm (in other words, combat report showed hit and sunk, but it didn’t come up on Tracker, so could have been synch bug or just FoW). CV TFs will begin to head back to Baker where ships due refit/upgrade in 4/43 will be detached for port. CV TFs will then return to sea in the Gilberts when the next Amph Inv TF returns – currently loading troops at Fanning Island for Abemama.

In SOPAC, two Marine SBD squadrons reach out over Shortlands and hit two APDs with 5 and 2 bombs respectively, as well as an xAKL at Vanguru with 2 bombs. None of the ships are claimed sunk, so perhaps synch bug, or FoW again. In any case, the SBDs were met over Shortlands by A6M5 Zeros, which shoot down 9. Corsairs out of Lunga, although set to range 5 max, get sucked into the furball and engage the Zeros at extended range – 5 Corsairs lost to 4 Zeros. Not good in the air in the Solomons this turn. My fault, had the SBDs to range out past my escorts. Will sweep upper Solomons with P-38s – with lots of shipping in and out of Lunga/Tulagi and the upcoming Rekata Bay landing, much concern for mass air attack that overwhelms CAP.

In SWPAC, IJN TF – at least one, perhaps two, enter the Gove hex, scatter some light shipping, but don’t engage or bombard. Apparently on the return leg back to Darwin, SS Herring puts two torps into BB Kongo 40m out of the port. No fires or secondary explosions reported, but L_S_T confirmed that Kongo was indeed hit. Figure she’ll be in Darwin a bit, then repairs elsewhere. Subs FINALLY got a capital ship! Will push a large convoy since the invasion (2DD, DMS, AP, xAP, 2AK) with 4DD escort carrying 2+ Eng Bns to Groote next turn. Groote expansion doing well, 15+k supply and AF and forts now at level 3 and climbing. Still not enough combat power to hold off a major IJN effort, but its getting better. Gove still sustaining and forts slowly increasing. Supplies there hovering around 1k.

In WAUS, Allied troops at Port Hedland again bombarded by BB TF (3BB, 3CA, 2CL) with good effect, this time in daylight for some reason. Bombardment occurred just prior to the 41st Div entering the hex, but the IJN TF apparently remained in the hex – which has now been mined by plane. All Allied troops now in the Port Hedland hex, and so far they are well supplied, although they are fatigued and disrupted. Troops hit by unescorted Sally raids for a change, and Allied LRCAP downed 12. Heavies hit Port Hedland AF with good effect, and will now switch to bombing the troops in the hex. LRCAP will continue out of Exmouth as well. Biggest threat remains the BB bombardment runs, which now have to pass through a gauntlet of both subs and mines. Maybe the Kongo getting hit off Darwin will give L_S_T pause in sending the BBs on the Port Hedland run. Doubt it, but maybe my sub drivers will get lucky. Or a mine will hit something (other than an Allied sub of course!).

In China, was surprised to see A6M5 Zeros for the first time! Over Lanchow no less. Glad to see the vaunted Lanchow Air Force made such an impact on Japanese deployments! Needless to say, the serviceable 3 planes of that “air force” were pulled back to Chungking. Chungking is now overstacked again, and with supplies already nonexistent, will pull more troops out to the SW. Probably need to pull the max down by 20k or so as destroyed Chinese Corps will continue to spawn in Chungking. Last thing I need is overstacking, and truthfully all these new units do is eat supply.

In India/Burma, a quiet turn as both sides air forces don’t engage. Recon shows only around 200 fighters at Magwe now, down about 1/3 or so from prior to the recent aerial carnage. P-38 convoy still a few days out of Cochin, so it will still be a while before I’m willing to re-engage the fight. US fighters almost back up to strength, but the Brit Hurricanes will take a bit more time. Pools for all fighters pretty much zeroed out once again.





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7-8 Mar 43 - 10/1/2016 6:07:18 PM   
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Highlights – US sub are on a roll – three fish into CV Hiyo off Port Hedland!

Jpn ships sunk:
BB: 1 (Kongo – its listed up on Tracker, so its here, but I highly, highly doubt it)
CL: 1 (Natori –old, thought to be Katori in Feb ‘42)

Jpn ships un-sunk:
CL: 1 (Katori – originally claimed sunk in Feb ’42, apparently it was the Natori)!

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 87
Allied: 37

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 2 Attacks, 1 ship hit (CV Hiyo)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: KB back to supporting the Port Hedland fight – as well as all the BBs!

West Coast/Admin: first new DE Evarts class arrives. Slow convoy departs LA for Auck.

In NOPAC, troops pre-positioned on Buldir and Amchitka, once transports return to Dutch Harbor, will load for Attu amphib. Expect one well dug in SNLF unit defending.

In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div continues to laboriously re-load its troops. This was not a good idea. Too many disabled squads. That said, wasn’t planning on re-using the 3rd Marines for a bit, and I’d rather learn the lesson of never invade an atoll without 50% prep – regardless of the overwhelming odds – now when it doesn’t cost me much. Bde from 25th ID completes loading at Fanning for Abemama landing – its fully prepped, and will depart next turn. Abemama will be built up to a fwd airfield. CA TF (2CA, 2CL, DDs) bombard Nonouti just north of Tabit with good effect – about 3k troops there. Do not intend to invade, just cause casualties and “recon by fire”.

In SOPAC, fairly quiet. Rekata Bay Amph TF arrives at Tulagi and will head to Rekata Bay next turn – Rekata looks to be abandoned, but will continue with the landing to establish a fwd airfield as the next jump in the Solomons. Fighting continues at Tassafaronga.

In SWPAC, IJN CA TF (2CA, 3CL, DDs) bombard Gove with minimal effect, but no challenge to the TF unloading engineer units at Groote. In the air, unescorted Sally and Betty raids at Gove get pounced by wondering P-38 cap from Groote with good effect – 33 Sally and 8 Bettys downed for no loss, and minimal effect on the ground. For now, I’m good with L_S_T focusing on Gove while Groote builds up. Will shift to re-focusing on Gove once Groote gets a bit stronger and some additional air is avail. In the mean time, still hoping for an IJN TF getting tied up and staying in airstrike range on a run from Gove.

In WAUS, KB is re-located the hard way, but with good success. SS Shark puts three torps into CV Hiyo just off Port Hedland on the second day - the first news of the KB being at sea again. Despite secondary explosions, Hiyo doesn’t sink, and probably made it to Broome. On the down side, L_S_T is still putting a full court press to keep Port Hedland – another heavy BB bombardment (2BB, 3CA, 2CL) does heavy damage to the newly arrived 41st Div in the Port Hedland hex – as well as destroying most of the accumulated supply. Also, the KB CAP catches the 2nd day of US Heavy Bomber raids on the ground troops defending Port Hedland, and the results weren’t good – 8 B-24s and 6 B-17s lost. The small amount of LRCAP out of Exmouth isn’t enough to hold back the KB CAP – or its ground attack strike, which fortunately didn’t do much. Will continue to have subs patrol, lay mines by air and send some LRCAP out of Exmouth, but not doing much more to support this attack – which, as long as the KB and the BBs continue to intervene, will not succeed in taking Port Hedland.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, NSTR.




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RE: 7-8 Mar 43 - 10/1/2016 8:56:55 PM   
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what port level is Broome? you should send all your submarines to patrol it (inside port), and of course set some recon and port strike if you have assets within range

if he already reached Broome, he has most likely disembarked all the squadrons, so you won't be able to use the trick of checking air losses to confirm a CV is lost

Still, a crippled carrier in a vulnerable place is great news, I guess sooner than later he will need to run the gauntlet to Soerabaja

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RE: 7-8 Mar 43 - 10/1/2016 9:31:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Japanese ships in general and CVs in particular have difficulty dealing with both flood and fire at the same time. From that combat report I say 80% chance that Hiyo sinks within a day. Even if they stabilize the flooding the fires tend to have grown out of control and it just takes a day or so to burn up.

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RE: 7-8 Mar 43 - 10/2/2016 7:38:25 PM   
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RE: 7-8 Mar 43 - 10/2/2016 9:55:03 PM   
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Hard to believe Hiyo could survive after both fuel AND ammo explosions.


On the other hand, three out of six USN torpedo hits in March '43 is surprising as well.

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RE: 7-8 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 4:52:38 PM   
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Hard to believe Hiyo could survive after both fuel AND ammo explosions.


On the other hand, three out of six USN torpedo hits in March '43 is surprising as well.


Yeah, surprised at both! But she is currently afloat, limping 1hex at a time to Broome. Amazing!

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9-10 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 5:01:53 PM   
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Highlights – US Amphib at Rekata Bay lands unopposed; Barge Busting off Burma!

Jpn ships sunk:
CV: 1 (Hiyo – like Kongo, listed in Tracker, but pretty sure she’s still afloat)
SS: 2 (I-171, I-37)

Jpn ships un-sunk:
BB: 1 (Haruna – on again, off again the sunk list….)
SS: 2 (I-162, I-178)

Allied ships sunk:
SS: 2 (KXVII, S-39 – one to air, one to surface forces, crippled previous turn)

Air loss:
Jpn: 17
Allied: 16

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 5 Attacks, 1 ship hit (xAKL sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Rekata Bay (SOPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Rekata Bay (SOPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: KB looks to have moved further off the Port Hedland coast; out of sight, but lots of carrier borne ASW a/c aloft.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu invasion prep continues. For the Navy, this will be a “low budget” operation. Only a single AP committed, the rest of the troop transports being xAPs, including some former Canadian coastal ferries. Warships are also going to be in short supply, a single CA, two old CLs and DDs. Airpower and ground power will be fairly robust, and I don’t think there will be an intervention by the IJN this time around.

In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div looks to be finally finishing up reboarding transports back to Tabit. At Baker Is, the US fleet is doing some reconfiguring as the CV Wasp, BB Indiana, a CA, 3CL and escorting DDs will begin the trek to port to refit/upgrade in 4/43. Remaining elements of the fleet will sortie to support Abemama landings when the transports close on the staging area near Tabit.

In SOPAC, the landing at Rekata Bay is uneventful. 24th (Sep) IN Reg lands and secures the base without opposition. Transports will take another day to complete offloading a few remaining troops and supply, overwatched by LRCAP and a CA TF. Engineers will begin to be brought in by LSTs/APDs and landing craft from Tulagi next turn. Fighting looks to be moving to the mop us stage at Tassafaronga, with the Jpn force beginning suffer very heavy loss - 2400 to 5 US.

In SWPAC, Gove is again bombarded by a CA TF (2CA, 3CL, DDs) with very minimal effect (14 casualties), and the Groote reinforcement convoy finished offloading without incident – including no air raids. As the transports head back to Normanton, the overwatching 4 Fletcher DDs will sortie along the Gove coast next turn to seek out the IJN, and PTs from Merauke will take station at Gove – goal is to trip up the Tokyo Express cruiser bombardment run, allowing air to get a swing in again. Will continue to focus on Groote for a bit, before chancing a big push to Gove. Still a bit wary about the IJN Big Boys coming back and ruining my day.

In WAUS, KB pulls off the coast a bit out of sight, but her planes remain on ASW activity off Broome – assumed to be safeguarding the CV Hiyo slowwwlly moving to Broome one hex at a time. So far its working as two subs failed to get in for a shot. US Heavies focus on mining both Port Hedland and Broome. No IJN bombardment or air bombardment against Allied troops at Port Hedland for a change. There is hope!

In China, noose continues to tighten around Lanchow as fighting in the mountains near the base looks to be winding down and Chinese remnants are being slowly eliminated.

In India/Burma, its quiet on land. At sea, my small coastal CL TF (2CL, 3DD) raid from Akyab to Ramree Island against suspected barge traffic does very well catching a large barge convoy at Akyab and engage it both at Akyab and at Ramree (I’m assuming it’s the same convoy). In all some 24 barges are sunk with no Allied loss in both night time and daylight engagements.

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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 6:41:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		If the Hiyo does make it to Broome, do you have the assets for a strong air raid and/or port attack that would sink the ship with a death blow?

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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 7:13:02 PM   
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If the Hiyo does make it to Broome, do you have the assets for a strong air raid and/or port attack that would sink the ship with a death blow?


Broome is at the limit of the P-38s - and there's over 100 fighters at Broome, so I'll try sending Heavies in at night and hope for a lucky hit. Best I can do for now if the mines and subs don't get lucky.

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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 7:18:47 PM   
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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/7/2016 7:29:10 PM   
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then, I have noticed that by just attacking, you will be hindering any effort to fire fight/ reduce damage.
you should start night bombing as soon as you get recon confirmation

Also, remember that low level ports do not provide defenses, your submarines should be visiting too

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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/10/2016 3:49:07 AM   
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Rats! I don't suppose you have a chance to capture and use Port Hedland any time soon?



Not with the KB and BB fleet in full support of the Japanese defense....going to be a while.

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RE: 9-10 Mar 43 - 10/10/2016 3:49:45 AM   
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then, I have noticed that by just attacking, you will be hindering any effort to fire fight/ reduce damage.
you should start night bombing as soon as you get recon confirmation



Didn't know that....good to know!

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11-12 Mar 43 - 10/12/2016 6:15:20 PM   
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Highlights – Heavy air attacks off Rekata Bay achieve little; Inconclusive surface engagement off Gove

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Suzakaze – old)
SS: 2 (I-32, I-178)
AGP: 1 (old)
xAKL: 1
SSX: 2

Jpn ships un-sunk:
SS: 1 (I-177)

Allied ships sunk:
PT: 1

Air loss:
Jpn: 54
Allied: 14

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 5 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: No sign of the KB; BBs, while idle, seem to be in Broome?

West Coast/Admin: US 7th ID plus some artillery departs East Coast bound for India via Cape Town. The remaining squadrons of the 308th Bomb Group (minus planes) are also bought out and begin the journey to India.

In NOPAC, Attu amph TF begins loading at Dutch Harbor. Tempo of airstrikes against Attu increases as additional PV-1 squadrons and a TBF squadron arrive.

In CENPAC, 2/3 of 3rd Marine Div completes transit back to Tabit, remaining portion should close next turn.

In SOPAC, heavy escorted Val strikes on shipping off Rekata Bay. 25Z, 17V push through the mixed LRCAP of P-38s, P-39s, F4Fs and F4Us – maybe a dozen on station max. However, no hits are scored. Follow on strike of 34V come in w/o escort and are chewed up by LRCAP, and also miss targets. Tallys are impressive – 24V and 6Z in exchange for 3 F4F and a P-39. All troops offloaded, and most of the supply; transports will cease offloading and return to base. Covering CA TF will sortie to bombard Shortlands prior to withdrawing. Remaining troops and supply will be brought in by landing craft, shuttled from Tulagi. On the ground, fighting ends at Tassafaronga.

In SWPAC, the four Fletchers I sent in to Gove miss intercepting the IJN bombardment force at night – but manage to find the screening CL TF (CL, 3DD) the following day – in two combats which the US DDs came off decidedly second best. US gunnery was awful, scoring only two hits. Engagement was inconclusive though, one US will need yard work. Bottom line is the IJN’s experience still carries the day. The bombardment TF (2CA, 3CL, 7DDs) brushed aside PTs, sinking one, before bombarding with little effect.

In WAUS, night time raid by Heavies against Broome port reports a single hit on crippled CV Hiyo – which may, or may not, be enough to sink her – still showing reported heavy damage and fires. No IJN bombardment runs against the troops at Port Hedland is a positive, but the KB is still lurking out to sea as ASW a/c continue to harry subs.

In China, IJA troops enter the outskirts of Changsa.

In India/Burma, the P-38s arrive at Calcutta. Look to resume the air campaign shortly.






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RE: 11-12 Mar 43 - 10/17/2016 12:22:03 AM   
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I realize adding a couple Cruisers to the TF creates enemy TB concerns and reduces speed,
but if the bigger guns scored some hits it would take some pressure off the initiation of your engagement changing
DD's.. great sending them out there! Nice job using high quality assets despite the results.
Any exp gain for the crews?

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RE: 11-12 Mar 43 - 10/17/2016 9:03:42 PM   
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Hey Ed! His DD's not only have high exp but his CDR's could all be in the neighborhood of 70 Naval.
I realize adding a couple Cruisers to the TF creates enemy TB concerns and reduces speed,
but if the bigger guns scored some hits it would take some pressure off the initiation of your engagement changing
DD's.. great sending them out there! Nice job using high quality assets despite the results.
Any exp gain for the crews?



Hey pal! Welcome aboard!

Since my DDs inflicted less than minimal damage, no experienced gained. Not a point.

I'm leary about sending capital ships to engage at Gove - the IJN has a tendency to throw in the Battlewagons now and again. I may send in some CLs when avail, but not much more.

Gove isn't worth the loss of a CA or better right now. Maybe in a few weeks or months, will see.

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13-14 Mar 43 - 10/17/2016 9:11:44 PM   
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Highlights – Nuclear BB bombardment at Port Hedland; Barge busting in the Solomons

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Asashio – old)
PB: 1
MGB: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 25
Allied: 16

Subwar:
Jpn:1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 0 ships hit / BB Hyuga hits sub laid mine off Port Hedland

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: KB aircraft still thick off Port Hedland and Broome areas, but no sign of KB – perhaps Hiyo a/c operating from Broome?

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF completed loading, will depart to stage at Adak and link up with covering force which is currently at sea heading to bombard Attu.

In CENPAC, 3rd Marine Div finally consolidates at Tabit and begins re-boarding transports to move out of Theater. Div isn’t in bad shape, but will need some rest, which I have time for. Abemama Amph TF arrives off Tabit for run into Abemama next turn – won’t offload until after arrival. Will link up with CVE TF enroute. US CV TFs will depart Baker to provide cover. Will stay busy in the Gilberts for a bit. Do not anticipate any major IJN counter moves though.

In SOPAC, Rekata Bay cleared of shipping as its swept by Oscars – presumably which were to be followed up by naval strikes if ships had been present. As was, no ships, no CAP, no combat. US CA TF (3CA, DDs, DMS) departed Rekata and enroute to bombard Shortlands, sunk a barge convoy of 11 barges loaded with support troops off Panggoe. TF bombarded Shortlands with reasonable effect, destroying 5 Jakes and sinking a PB off the harbor. Enroute back home, the TF encounted another barge convoy off Munda, sinking all 13 empty barges. Not a bad sortie! Tulagi continues to be busy, receiving inbound troops off transports and transloading troops to landing craft and APDs for the run into Rekata Bay. Still short fighters to effectively cover Lunga, Tulagi and now Rekata – all which make good targets for another strong raid.

In SWPAC, another IJN bombardment run at Gove (2CA, 2CL, DDs) brush aside the 5 PTs without loss to either side. Bombardment isn’t very effective, but the PTs fail to slow up the IJN enough for an Allied airstrike. Another engineer laden transport TF loads at Horn and will begin its run to Groote next turn. Still don’t have enough ships or planes to sustain a big run to resupply/reinforce Gove.

In WAUS, a very successful IJN bombardment run at Port Hedland (5BB, 6CA, 4CL, 8DD, DMS) results in a “nuclear bombardment” – 1500 casualties, although most are disabled. Also the built up supply stocks are shattered. Was planning on attacking with the 41st ID next turn – that’s not going to happen any time soon. The only positive was the BB Hyuga hit a sub laid mine off Port Hedland, which I’m sure just cleaned the barnacles off the hull. Subs were effectively suppressed by a/c, two of which moderately damaged enough to have to head to Perth for repairs. Still sewing aerial mines at both Broome and Port Hedland, but they have not had any effect.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, its still quiet. Allied a/c will resume flying LRCAP near the Shwebo area next turn to resume the air offensive – staring with the usual P-40/P-39 and Hurris, hoping to draw the IJA air into the fight – and then will add the newly arrived Corsairs and P-38s the following turn if the IJA air takes up the fight.

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RE: 13-14 Mar 43 - 10/18/2016 3:07:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice update ~ thanks IDNY

Note / question / curiosity: Your opinion on Japan's transport situ.

1) You sink some 24 Barges in the Coral Sea ... 11 full of troops (Great !) 13 running empty.

2) Barges cost supply to build

3) He needs a "goodly amount of supply" to be able to create 24 (+) barges say in Rabul.

I know the barges are useful for those short hop troop movements but equally there is a supply cost / efficiency of loads sort of trade off.

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Is he using barges because you have sunk and put pressure on his sea transport fleet ? I have read the AAR for some time but I have not noted a "significant sinking of xAK fleet" comment.

Or is he simply deploying to haul everything everywhere but especially supplies / fuel / oil say from DEI to Home islands ??

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RE: 13-14 Mar 43 - 10/19/2016 12:38:02 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Macclan5

Nice update ~ thanks IDNY

Note / question / curiosity: Your opinion on Japan's transport situ.

1) You sink some 24 Barges in the Coral Sea ... 11 full of troops (Great !) 13 running empty.

2) Barges cost supply to build

3) He needs a "goodly amount of supply" to be able to create 24 (+) barges say in Rabul.

I know the barges are useful for those short hop troop movements but equally there is a supply cost / efficiency of loads sort of trade off.

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Is he using barges because you have sunk and put pressure on his sea transport fleet ? I have read the AAR for some time but I have not noted a "significant sinking of xAK fleet" comment.

Or is he simply deploying to haul everything everywhere but especially supplies / fuel / oil say from DEI to Home islands ??



Good question Macclan5. AMaf and I were discussing the question of a lack of shipping targets earlier today. I'm not sure how L_S_T is keeping his island outposts supplied. I haven't really been able to catch many xAK or xAKLs on supply runs with either LBA or my CV raids. He seems to be using barges instead of ship convoys in the forward areas.

Think L_S_T has been doing very well in safe guarding his shipping. My subs have been pretty well neutered by excellent ASW coverage and my strike a/c are limited by short fighter range. Will do some destroyer raids in the coming weeks as opportunities present themselves - especially in the Solomons, so maybe they'll eventually catch something worthwhile!

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15-16 Mar 43 - 10/20/2016 3:12:39 PM   
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Highlights – Hv LBA attack on Rekata Bay offloading; Abemama Amph closes on target

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1
AK: 1

Allied ships sunk:
APD: 2 (Ward, Humphreys)

Air loss:
Jpn: 50
Allied: 60

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 1 ships hit (PB sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR


West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF arrives at Adak, will move to Amchitka to link up with CL Richmond and LSTs carrying tank battalion. CA TF (CA, CL, DDs) still enroute to Attu to bombard.

In CENPAC, Amph TF arrives off Abemama with Bde of the 25th ID on board. Will begin landing next turn. CA TF enroute to bombard. CV TFs troll to the north and catch and sink an AK off Mili. 3rd Marine Div completes loading and TF will depart next turn.

In SOPAC, a single strike of 25Z, 24V pushes past LRCAP and this time the Vals were accurate. Two APDs sunk, another heavily damaged; fortunately, the engineers successfully offloaded from the APDs and LSTs before the attack hit. 6 Zeros and 5 Vals failed to return in exchange for a single P-39. Still, not enough LRCAP could be massed to blunt the attack. LSTs and surviving APDs will depart without fully offloading supplies. Landing craft convoy still moving up hopefully will fare better.

In SWPAC, no IJN bombardments for a change.

In WAUS, also no bombardments for a change. Recon did observes a “CV” in port at Broome – presumably Hiyo still afloat. Will try a night time low level B-24 strike to put a few bombs on her. 41st Div still recovering disruption and fatigue at Port Hedland, but supplies are improved.

In China, ring closes in around Lanchow as two more isolated Chinese corps surrender.

In India/Burma, Allied air goes up again looking for trouble near Shwebo, and unfortunately, the first to arrive is an unescorted squadron of Vengences – which are slaughtered by the LRCAP in the hex. Allied sweeps and our own LRCAP finally arrives in the afternoon phase and second day. Losses are still not good: 15 Vengence, 13 P-39, 6 Spit, 6 P-40K, and 3 Hurri against 9 Oscar IIb, 9 Tony, and 5 Tojos. But, the raid’s purpose was to draw out the IJA fighters, and it did that. Next turn, hopefully weather permitting, the Corsairs, Wildcats and Lightnings will enter the fray. Fingers crossed.

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RE: 15-16 Mar 43 - 10/20/2016 3:30:14 PM   
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I bet it is just slowly burning/ dying... keep pushing!!

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17-18 Mar 43 - 10/28/2016 2:59:37 PM   
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Highlights – Good day in Burma; Abemama taken with minimal loss.

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 1 (I-24)

Jpn ship unsunk:
SS: 1 (S-35 – by another sub again!!)

Air loss:
Jpn: 123
Allied: 75

Subwar:
Jpn:2 Attacks, 1 ship hit (S-35 sunk)
Allies: 1 Attack, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Abemama (CENPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Abemama (CENPAC)
Akyab (Burma)

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF arrives at Buldir Is, with LSTs loaded with a tank Bn from Amchitka. Landing craft begin loading an engineer battalion, and all will move toward Attu next turn. CA TF (CA, CL, DDs) bombards Attu with little effect and returns to Adak to replenish. Airstrikes continue to hit troops on Attu; fighters will provide LRCAP over the island starting next turn.

In CENPAC, CA TF (3CA, CL, DDs) bombards Abemama with good effect, and the Amph TF lands C/25th ID and support troops with minimal losses. Ground troops easily eliminate the Naval Guard unit defending. Again, apparently L_S_T was pulling troops out with Emilys, 9 of which were splashed by CVE provided CAP. Only active defense was a single sub that didn’t get past the escorts and a small night time Betty raid that didn’t hit anything. Additional support troops already landing on day two, primary Amphib TF will depart back to Tabit to load Makin Island troops. US CVs providing distant cover by heading to raid shipping near Ponape and Kusai Island. Lastly, 3rd Marine Div convoy departs Tabit.

In SOPAC, its fairly quiet. Landing craft bring an additional engineer unit to Rekata Bay, and no Japanese raids were inbound. A TF with LSIs for the first time will bring in more engineers from Tulagi, covered by LRCAP. Transports continue to shuttle troops fwd from now secure rear areas.

In SWPAC, an IJN TF is apparently enroute to bombard Gove – TF was attacked by Groote based Beauforts, but was covered well by CAP, and none got through for a torpedo run while 3 were lost. I’ll bring in some PTs to Gove to disrupt the bombardment (hopefully), and SS Pike will lay mines on the expected route. Maybe we can get lucky!

In WAUS, Port Hedland bombarded again (BB, 2CA, DDs), and the aerial mines apparently aren’t doing anything to dissuade any close in bombardment runs – or hit anything. Bombardment wasn’t overly effective, but it keeps the troops effectively disrupted and fatigued, preventing any thoughts of launching an attack for the time being. Two B-24 squadrons flying at 2000ft at night fail to hit anything at Broome, but do shoot down 5 of the dozen plus Nicks sent up to intercept without any B-24 lost. While subs continue to be surpressed by carrier type aircraft, no sign of the KB.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, it was a good day. First, the big surprise was L_S_T pulling out of Akyab. This was a very unexpected and welcome move, as I didn’t have the troops to take the base. Most likely a supply issue after the recent barge busting. This is a major win as Akyab brings both Ramree Island and Magwe into range of short range fighters. Marine F4Fs are flown in to begin providing CAP. The other good news is the debut of the P-38G and Corsair over Burma skies. Augmenting the existing usual suspects of P-40K, P-39 and Hurricanes, the addition of new planes tipped the scales in heavy air battles near Shwebo. IJA losses from 9 different Sentais tallied 42 Oscars, 21 Tojos and 14 Tonys in exchange for 24 P-40K, 13 Hurri, 6 F4F, 4 F4U, and 2 P-39s. Wasn’t a cheap win, but I’ll take it. Might have been better, but the sweeping P-38s arrived late on both days, and the bulk of the air to air combat was already done by then. The P-38s only accounted for a total of 4 kills, but the Corsairs claimed 29. Nice, very nice. Will sweep again with the P-38s next turn, but the bulk of the other Allied fighter squadrons need rest and recovery.


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19-20 Mar 43 - 11/1/2016 12:06:25 AM   
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Highlights – Attu landing goes in; US CVs find targets, and a Port Hedland bombardment goes nuclear again with the KB in support

Jpn ships sunk:
SS: 3 (I-31, I-121, RO-62)
AV: 1
AK: 2
xAK: 2

Jpn ship unsunk:
SS: 1 (RO-33)

Allied ships sunk:
PT: 1
AMc: 1

Air loss:
Jpn: 48
Allied: 57

Subwar:
Jpn:0 Attacks, 0 ship hit
Allies: 5 Attack, 1 ships hit (xAK dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Attu (NOPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: KB comes out to launch strikes at troops at Port Hedland.

West Coast/Admin: Slow convoy departs LA for Auck.

In NOPAC, Attu Amph TF lands Army and Marine Regiments at Attu without interference other than a lurking sub which is surpressed by escorts. Troops gain a solid foothold, and will wait until additional support troops are offloaded before attacking the defending Kure 3rd SNLF. With the bulk of the IJN between Darwin and Broome, I’m in no major rush.

In CENPAC, US CV TFs probe out between Kusaie and Ponape and catch some IJN shipping at Ponape sinking 2 big AKs and a pair of xAKs. Strangely no escorts were sighted. L_S_T looks to have been pushing troops into these two islands feverishly the last few turns – guess I missed a golden opportunity to grab them pretty much undefended when I landed at Tabit, but that would have been an island too far. For now though, resistance in CENPAC is still very weak, no major air concentrations identified by recon, so I’m going to raid…..Truk. Recon shows a good amount of ships in port, but only 13 planes – its worth a raid while the CVs are fairly close, and before I pull them back to cover the Makin landings. Troops currently loading at Tabit for Makin – which will be the last CV supported landings in CENPAC for a bit. Although I think there is still alot of opportunity here in CENPAC, I’m wary of heavily overextending – which I think I am right now with resources available – especially air units and planes.

In SOPAC, landing craft convoy brining in engineers to Rekata Bay is hit by a heavily escorted Val raid – 12 Zeros are lost to LRCAP, but the Vals get through and sink a PT and a pair of LCTs – still loaded with engineers. On the bright side, the bulk of the engineers should offload before daylight and the airfield at Rekata should be operational next turn as well. Having CAP on site should fix the Val problem! I also air dropped the New Zealand Commando Battalion at Panggoe which was reportedly undefended – but L_S_T apparently was airlifted some troops in as the 74 dropped commandos met 97 Naval Guardsmen and held the base. Will continue to airlift the New Zealanders and provide some LRCAP over the site as well.

In SWPAC, that IJN TF identified last turn stayed put 6 hexes out from Groote – perhaps a CAP trap? Intended or not, it was as the ships were protected by a large LRCAP which shot down 17 TBFs, 6 P-38F and 3 Beauforts in exchange for about 8 Zeros. Not good. Not sure what exactly is in the TF either. On the bright side, Gove didn’t get bombarded – but I figure that’s on the list for next turn. I’m going to commit a CL TF (CL, 5DD) to Gove to disrupt, but don’t expect much from them or the usual PTs.

In WAUS, Port Hedland is nuked by a BB bombardment (3BB, 4CA, 4CL, DDs) causing 1200 casualties – not many destroyed, but large numbers disabled. KB was also flying in support (good to know where it is of course), flying over 400 sorties in support – easily getting through the handful of P-38s on LRCAP, but doing hardly any damage to the ground troops.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, as expected the IJA troops withdrawn from Akyab attacked the 70th Brit Div that was SE of Akyab in a “blocking” position. Needless to say the IJA’s three infantry and two tank divisions with support easily pushed back the defenders. Lots of IJA firepower in Burma!!! But I’m good with securing Akyab. Lastly, no IJA LRCAP over targets near Shwebo, so will put the B-24s back into the sky to hit the concentration of troops in the open next turn.

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RE: 19-20 Mar 43 - 11/1/2016 1:19:07 AM   
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no major air concentrations identified by recon, so I’m going to raid…..Truk. Recon shows a good amount of ships in port, but only 13 planes – its worth a raid while the CVs are fairly close, and before I pull them back to cover the Makin landings. Troops currently loading at Tabit for Makin – which will be the last CV supported landings in CENPAC for a bit. Although I think there is still alot of opportunity here in CENPAC, I’m wary of heavily overextending – which I think I am right now with resources available – especially air units and planes.



You will probably get some auxiliary ships at Truk; AKEs, ADs, AS. And some xAKs/ xAKLs
Kwajalaen might be a safer = closer target. You know Japanese LBAs are all long range, and he can move quite a lot in a turn

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