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RE: 6-7 May 43 - 2/14/2017 3:32:57 PM   
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Not much can be done, unless I want to fly in P-38s to Kunming and fly LRCAP.


Hard to believe that would be effective at that distance. Especially vs. enemy sweeps.


Probably wouldn't be - but right now, I can't think of any other option. And I'm not about to execute this plan for a while anyway - so Chungking will continue to get pounded.

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8-9 May 43 - 2/14/2017 3:39:59 PM   
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Highlights – Mili taken and troops landed at Wessel Is.

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Sagiri)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 44
Allied: 27

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 1 ships hit (TK(sm) dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Mili (CENPAC)
Wessel Is (SWPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Mili (CENPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: Looks like L_S_T is pulling out Milne Bay garrison - and perhaps other eastern New Guinea locations.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, C/25th ID spearheads the assault at Mili, defended by the Mili Naval Fortress and the 42nd Naval Guard Unit, at fort level 4. But apparently the defenders were without supply and/or heavily disabled as the US forces suffered only 78 casualties before the atoll was secured. Shore batteries put a round into an LST which will require some yard work, but no other problems. F4Fs and PBYs were operating on Mili’s AF at turn’s end and PV-1s changing focus to hitting Maloelap. 25th ID troops will be pulled off, replaced by a USMC Def Bn.

In SOPAC, Vella La Vella TFs arrive at staging areas and will move to, and land, next turn at Vella. LRCAP out of Rekata Bay will provide cover, although Rabaul is reportedly without bombers, only fighters. I don’t expect much ground resistance, only one unit reportedly defending - but I do expect air and possible naval counter attacks. Also in the Solomons, the New Zealanders will begin their assault at Choisel Bay next turn. Lastly, TBFs out of Rossel Is catch and sink a lone DD apparently trying to pull off guns from Milne Bay - If true, I’m kinda surprised that L_S_T is pulling out of eastern New Guinea. He’s doing a great job of air evacuating garrisons (in CENPAC too), and I just don’t have the fighters to LRCAP his bypassed bases. And here, I haven’t even begun serious preparations to land troops near Buna - so I’m surprised that he may be pulling back his outer defenses so quickly. After the Vella landings, I’ll refocus recon to see if he’s really pulling out his troops along the New Guinea coast.

In SWPAC, troops are landed at Wessel without issue - no interference from sea or air so far. Will attack next turn as landing craft begin making their second lifts out of Gove. Meanwhile, P-38s out of Horn sweep the level 6 AF at Nadzab, finding the expected Oscars that were providing LRCAP over Hansa Bay earlier. Results were good with 9 Oscars lost to no P-38s. Further west, B-25Ds and Beaufighters catch a small convoy offloading at Taberfane, damaging two xAKs, but a light Zero CAP downed 3 Beaufighters and flak claimed a B-25.

In WAUS, my tired F4F squadron out of Exmouth attempt a sweep over the IJA near Corunna Downs, and the CAP gives as good as it gets, losing 6 F4Fs for 6 Zeros. Will need to rest the F4Fs for a while. Trying to increase supplies flowing into Carnavon - which are in theory pushing across the desert to the troops at Corunna Downs, as the flow of supplies is currently exceeding the ability to ship supplies into the port. Additional xAKs are currently making a run from Perth (ships from SOPAC) which should help.

In China, Chungking continues to be hit from the air.

In India/Burma, NSTR.

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10-11 May 43 - 2/16/2017 8:40:30 PM   
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Highlights – Wessel Is. taken and Marines ashore at Vella La Vella

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Kawakaze -old)

Jpn ships unsunk:
DD: 1 (Nowaki)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 15
Allied: 16

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 4 Attacks, 2 ships hit (xAP, xAK dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Vella La Vella (SOPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Wessel Is (SWPAC)
Choiseul Bay (SOPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: Not only Milne Bay garrison moving, but recon shows troops pulling out of Moresby and bases south of Darwin. Also, a CV or CVE TF sighted off Darwin. L_S_T pulling back is perimeter and evacuating from Aus?

West Coast/Admin: Saratoga’s VF-3 finally finishes transition to the Hellcat after a few delays. Hornet’s next.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, C/25th ID pulled off Mili as construction begins on expanding the AF. PV-1s hit Maloelap with good effect, AF reportedly shut down. Still no enemy air activity other than search or recon.

In SOPAC, 2nd Marine Reg lands at Vella La Vella and no enemy air counters. With 200+ fighters at Rabaul, I still expect an attack. Not complaining it hasn’t hit yet, as the majority of the Amph TF begins pulling out - all troops ashore, only some supply remains. Of course, additional engineers will be brought in, largely by LST/LC and the AF construction will start once the base falls - likely next turn. Surf TF (BB Washington, 3CA, CL, DDs) will remain to provide cover since BB Hiei’s TF could still come calling. Arleigh Burke’s DD TF will sortie to disrupt barge traffic reported off Green Island. Recon will now focus on New Guinea and surrounding islands - looks like L_S_T is pulling back from both Milne Bay and Moresby which had hefty garrisons. I’ve got troops prepping for north coast bases, but I’ve not advanced my air cover yet - Woodlark and Kiriwina Islands were on the list. May now be forced to advance my timeline if he’s pulling back toward Buna. Will also hit observed troop movements with bombers to see what’s moving and to slow them down. Lastly, the 8th NZ Bde takes Choiseul Bay with little problem.

In SWPAC, Wessel Is falls easily with few casualties, most of the Kure 2nd SNLF destroyed - again, L_S_T has done well pulling troops out before the base falls. Wessel was more of a mop-up anyway. What I am surprised at is the indications of a full exodus from Northern Australia. Troops in and around Daly Waters appear to be moving out, and a TF with CVs or CVEs is off Darwin just to the west - just outside of Hellcat range from Gove. So perhaps L_S_T is falling back towards Wyndham to pull the troops out of Northern OZ? With Darwin in range of Allied fighters, it makes sense. So, will get some recon out that way and also start aerial mining - and of course move some subs into the area.

In WAUS, its fairly quiet as air forces rest. Corunna Downs AF construction is over 80% and still slowly climbing - key to projecting Allied air over Port Hedland and Broome in the days to come. Additional xAKs are making a difference in the Perth-Carnavon supply run as Carnavon finally starts to regain 30k supply.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, NSTR.

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RE: 10-11 May 43 - 2/17/2017 1:46:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		It looks like LST is pulling back while he can still do it on his terms, not yours. No doubt the timing of such operations -- neither too late nor too early -- is a very difficult balancing act.

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RE: 10-11 May 43 - 2/17/2017 8:17:29 PM   
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It looks like LST is pulling back while he can still do it on his terms, not yours. No doubt the timing of such operations -- neither too late nor too early -- is a very difficult balancing act.


And he's doing a pretty good job of it too jwolf!! His timing is good, I'm not prepared to accelerate and pursue.

But in truth, its working out well for both sides. I'm collapsing his outer defensive zone faster than I thought - he's not too strong in the areas I'm pushing. Which is good, as I don't have anywhere near the combat power I'm going to need when I find his main defensive belt.

And that's going to be the trick - finding his defensive perimeter without stumbling into it!

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12-13 May 43 - 2/19/2017 3:35:24 PM   
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Highlights – Vella La Vella taken and IJN CV a/c over Darwin

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Niizuki)
xAK: 1

Jpn ships unsunk:
SS: 1 (I-178)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 38
Allied: 21

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:
Vella La Vella (SOPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: KB’s aircraft dogfighting over Darwin, but no CVs found with air search, nor are they based at Darwin AF….puzzling..

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

In NOPAC, will sortie a CL TF (2CL, DDs) to raid Kuriles next turn.

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, Marines take Vella La Vella with few casualties, destroying the Yokosuka 5th SNLF. Will build up the base, and landing craft begin shuttling engineers in. Fleet to pull back and prepare for next landings - Woodlark and Kiriwina Is off New Guinea. That will give time for Vella to expand for the next jump in the Solomons.

In SWPAC, P-38s sweep Darwin, and they find a CAP of 70 Zeros from the KB (all CVs present and accounted for!). The P-38Fs fly, and the P-38Gs didn’t so the results weren’t good. 12Z in exchange for 8 P-38Fs. Not sure where the KB is - PBYs have no contact, and subs so far haven’t found them. Likely the Zeros were on LRCAP - but from Koepang? That’s a long ways - CVs have to be in the Timor Sea off the coast - presumably overwatching the withdrawal of the IJA in the Darwin area. Knowing the CVs are in the area isn’t a bad thing, but will prevent any further low budget amphib operations ala Wessel Is.

In WAUS, a small Sally raid on the 41st Div at Corunna Downs with minimal effect and losing 2 Sallys. As long as the division was hit and not the AF, I’m good with it.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, NSTR.


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14-15 May 43 - 2/21/2017 2:35:49 PM   
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Highlights – B-24s hit Bangkok in daylight; Corunna Downs AF at level 1

Jpn ships sunk:
AD: 1
ACM: 1
YO: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 27
Allied: 19

Subwar:
Jpn: 1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 4 Attacks, 1 ships hit (AD sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: Slow Convoy w/LSTs departs LA for Auckland

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) sighted by sub near Medny Island, and the sub heavily damaged by escorts. TF will continue west on its raid to see what defenses the Kuriles have.

In CENPAC, Venturas focus on hitting Roi-Namur, closing the AF and sinking an ACM. Focus is still building up Mili AF to support the next landing - which may be a para drop on Allinglaplap which appears to be undefended and can eventually support a Level 6 AF. The next major contested Amphib operation is still slated as Maloelap, but that is holding until two APA currently under refit arrive from Pearl. In the meantime, CENPAC is losing two AP type ships to SOPAC to increase lift capability there for the forthcoming Buin landings.

In SOPAC, US BB TF enroute from Vella to Tulagi pounds Shortland with good effect. Will sortie to do similar work against Munda next turn. DD TF fails to find any shipping or barges near Green Island, will try again next turn. Transports enroute to Noumea and should begin loading for Woodlark and Kiriwina operations next turn. Bombers and fighters rest.

In SWPAC, its pretty quiet as lead ground elements (TD battalion) enters Daly Waters from the south. Enemy defenders are reportedly a gun unit, so its worth a shot at a quick attack next turn - supported by all the air that can range. Australian main body is still a few turns south marching north. Gove-Wessel-Groote continues to be busy with local shipping moving troops, especially engineers forward.

In WAUS, Sallys hit Corunna Downs at night, and achieve nothing. AF reaches level 1, and P-39s are brought in and will begin flying CAP next turn. Supplies still a problem, but its getting better slowly - and levels are increasing at Exmouth and Carnavon as well. Using the bomber fleet as supply haulers isn’t preferred, but right now is needed. Focus will remain building up Corunna Downs, then marching on Port Hedland - all the while L_S_T looks to be pulling troops out of Northern Oz - he looks to be falling back on Derby and Wyndham vs. Darwin, keeping out of effective Allied air range.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, P-38s sweep Meiktila adjacent to Magwe with good results against Magwe based CAP which as expected wondered over Meiktila. I’ll take the 18 to 3 loss ratio, with the Oscar IIIa being engaged for the first time, but that is a small dent in the 350+ IJA fighters at Magwe. In another attempt to disperse some of those fighters, two B-24 squadrons hit Bangkok in daylight at 2000ft, destroying a reported 23 HI without loss. The big plus in Theater is the arrival of a squadron of US Navy PB4Y-1P recon birds which will greatly help expand the reach and effectiveness of the bomber force.

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16-17 May 43 - 2/23/2017 5:33:44 PM   
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Highlights – Daly Waters taken; Barge Busting in the Solomons; Action in the Kuriles

Jpn ships sunk:
AS: 1
xAK: 1
ACM: 1
AMc: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 20
Allied: 14

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 6 Attacks, 2 ships hit (xAK sunk, xAK dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Vangunu (SOPAC - flipped)
Daly Waters (SWPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: NSTR

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) enroute to bombard Onnekotan-Jima, just SW of Paramushio Jima in the Kuriles run into the ships L_S_T pulled out of Paramushio thinking I was enroute there - AS, ACM and AMc sunk with no loss. Bombardment achieves little, but was still a good raid.

In CENPAC, air forces rest as I prep for Allinglaplap; transports begin loading engineers at Ocean for transit to Mili, then to Allinglaplap.

In SOPAC, Arleigh Burke’s DDs (4DD) raid the northern Solomons again, finding and sinking two barge convoys, one at Buin and one at Buka, totaling 16 barges. Woodlark Island Amph TF begins loading at Noumea (201st Sep IN Reg and Eng) and should depart next turn. Air forces rest in preparation of supporting the landings at Woodlark and then Kiriwina Is. LRCAP Air support will be from Rossel and Deboyne Is - and once again, I expect heavy air counter strikes.

In SWPAC, Daly Waters falls in the first assault by the single TD Bn in the hex, only defended by what was left of a Gun Bn, which was heavily pounded by Allied Air Forces. Very surprised that L_S_T didn’t leave an infantry force - even a battalion to defend Daly Waters and its Level 5 forts. IJA Infantry is to the north, in the open, and apparently pulling out to the west, not north. It will now be the target of Allied Air as Allied ground troops coming up from Tennant Creek move up toward Daly Waters, and troops from Gove move toward Katherine.

In WAUS, Sallys again hit Corunna Downs at night, and achieve nothing. With additional engineers now on site, AF expansion increases, and the supply situation actually improves. Will begin marching the ground force in Division strength north to Port Hedland once the AF reaches Level 2.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, NSTR.





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18-19 May 43 - 2/28/2017 4:15:41 PM   
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Highlights – More Barge Busting…pretty quiet turn

Jpn ships sunk: None

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 19
Allied: 9

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 4 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: Hornet finally finished out transitioning to the Hellcat. Lex is next.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) returns to Amchitka without issues, refuels, and will set back out to sea next turn to locate and sink the PB picket line in the North Pacific - which has been repeatedly sighted by PBYs, but strike a/c have failed to engage.

In CENPAC, Allinglaplap engineers loaded at Ocean, transports will stage at Mili, then to Allinglaplap. Mili AF now Level2, so C-47s will be flown in next turn and will begin landing Marine Paras once recon confirms no defenders on Allinglaplap. Back up plan is to bring in an Army Regiment.

In SOPAC, While Arleigh Burke’s DDs (4DD) conducts some brief repairs at Tulagi, TBFs out of Rekata Bay do the barge busting, catching a small barge convoy off Buka sinking 6 of 7. Woodlark Is Amph TF completes loading at Noumea, and will depart to stage at Rossel and link up with BB Wash TF which will provide cover. Additional APAs will also rendezvous at Rossel to pick up the Kiriwina Is invasion troops. Going to be busy off the coast of New Guinea in the coming days.

In SWPAC, Allied a/c hit the withdrawing IJA ground troops northwest of Daly Waters with good effect; will continue that air attack as recon focuses on Katherine, Fenton and Darwin to see what troops remain. Shipping is going all out to bring in additional troops to Gove - especially elements of the 32nd ID which will march overland toward Katherine, then ultimately Darwin. While I’m still not committing heavy surface units here, DDs will sortie next turn deep into the Arafura Sea to see if they can find and disrupt IJN shipping near Selaroe and Taberfane.

In WAUS, Sallys continue to hit Corunna Downs at night without effect to either side. Shipping continues to push increasing amounts of supply into Carnavon and Exmouth, but supplies at Corunna are still lacking.

In China, the pounding of Chungking continues.

In India/Burma, Allied air forces are finally brought back up to strength, and recon begins probing for IJA satellite AFs - in other words, how can I work to attritt the IJA air force without tackling Magwe head on? Meanwhile, the valiant British Wellington squadrons hit Magwe at night, avoiding the probing Nicks effectively to destroy 4 a/c on the ground. 4 out of over 350 isn’t going to help much of course….

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RE: 16-17 May 43 - 2/28/2017 4:23:52 PM   
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In SWPAC, Daly Waters falls in the first assault by the single TD Bn in the hex, only defended by what was left of a Gun Bn, which was heavily pounded by Allied Air Forces. Very surprised that L_S_T didn’t leave an infantry force - even a battalion to defend Daly Waters and its Level 5 forts. IJA Infantry is to the north, in the open, and apparently pulling out to the west, not north. It will now be the target of Allied Air as Allied ground troops coming up from Tennant Creek move up toward Daly Waters, and troops from Gove move toward Katherine.



I guess he saw that in the end it was going to matter very little, as Day Waters can be easily by-passed

I am surprised he built it to level5 though, I don't think it makes sense to build anything in Australia over level 3. Or maybe Darwin.
If you can catch him in the open with heavy bombers, you will inflict him with horrendous loses in a few days

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RE: 16-17 May 43 - 2/28/2017 4:34:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		As per your Magwe question.. I think you should simply accept the blood bath and go head on.

By now you should have enough planes to sustain a sweeping campaign. I don't know how close are you to that base, but either Chittagong or Akyab should be in range, and hopefully at level 9.

You need to close that oil well asap

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RE: 16-17 May 43 - 2/28/2017 10:06:52 PM   
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As per your Magwe question.. I think you should simply accept the blood bath and go head on.

By now you should have enough planes to sustain a sweeping campaign. I don't know how close are you to that base, but either Chittagong or Akyab should be in range, and hopefully at level 9.

You need to close that oil well asap



I tried that...and even with a positive loss ratio, I gutted my Burma Air force. Took a month to rebuild. I just don't have the replacement a/c to sustain an air offensive. Forget the Brits, the Hurri is hopelessly outclassed now. That leaves the US - yes I can range from Akyab and Cox, even with a couple of USMC squadrons on hand, I can't match 300+ fighters avail to the IJA parked at Magwe.

So I've decided to wait for the P-47 (about 30 days out) before I try anything direct on Magwe again. Am I missing something??

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RE: 16-17 May 43 - 3/1/2017 12:39:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Maybe it is easier to re-arrange fighters when you have the PDU-on.. as of now I can sustain heavy losses, but of course taking older models (P-39 and P-40E)

have you thought about assaulting somewhere near? like Pt Blair or near islands? stopping the tankers is the same as destroying the oil wells

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RE: 16-17 May 43 - 3/8/2017 1:47:05 AM   
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Maybe it is easier to re-arrange fighters when you have the PDU-on.. as of now I can sustain heavy losses, but of course taking older models (P-39 and P-40E)

have you thought about assaulting somewhere near? like Pt Blair or near islands? stopping the tankers is the same as destroying the oil wells


Yeah, with PDU-Off, I've got more P-38s stateside and the Aleutians than anywhere else. It effects both sides....

As for Magwe, its not going to happen anytime soon. He's got too much air and ground holding Burma. I'm not complaining - it could be somewhere else.
To flank Magwe, I'm thinking more Ramree to unhinge his line along the India-Burma frontier.

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18-19 May 43 - 3/8/2017 1:57:27 AM   
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Highlights – More Barge Busting…pretty quiet turn

Jpn ships sunk: None

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 19
Allied: 9

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 4 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: Hornet finally finished out transitioning to the Hellcat. Lex will be next and last CV, so the CV fleet will be ready to sortie before the month is out.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) returns to Amchitka without issues, refuels, and will set back out to sea next turn to locate and sink the PB picket line in the North Pacific - which has been repeatedly sighted by PBYs, but strike a/c have failed to engage.

In CENPAC, Allinglaplap engineers loaded at Ocean, transports will stage at Mili, then to Allinglaplap. Mili AF now Level2, so C-47s will be flown in next turn and will begin landing Marine Paras once recon confirms no defenders on Allinglaplap. Back up plan is to bring in an Army Regiment.

In SOPAC, While Arleigh Burke’s DDs (4DD) conducts some brief repairs at Tulagi, TBFs out of Rekata Bay do the barge busting, catching a small barge convoy off Buka sinking 6 of 7. Woodlark Is Amph TF completes loading at Noumea, and will depart to stage at Rossel and link up with BB Wash TF which will provide cover. Additional transports will also rendezvous at Rossel to pick up the Kiriwina Is invasion troops. Going to be busy off the coast of New Guinea in the coming days.

In SWPAC, Allied a/c hit the withdrawing IJA ground troops northwest of Daly Waters with good effect; will continue that air attack as recon focuses on Katherine, Fenton and Darwin to see what troops remain. Shipping is going all out to bring in additional troops to Gove - especially elements of the 32nd ID which will march overland toward Katherine, then ultimately Darwin. While I’m still not committing heavy surface units here, DDs will sortie next turn deep into the Arafura Sea to see if they can find and disrupt IJN shipping near Selaroe and Taberfane.

In WAUS, Sallys continue to hit Corunna Downs at night without effect to either side. Shipping continues to push increasing amounts of supply into Carnavon and Exmouth, but supplies at Corunna are still lacking.

In China, the pounding of Chungking continues.

In India/Burma, Allied air forces are finally brought back up to strength, and recon begins probing for IJA satellite AFs - in other words, how can I work to attritt the IJA air force without tackling Magwe head on? Meanwhile, the valiant British Wellington squadrons hit Magwe at night, avoiding the probing Nicks effectively to destroy 4 a/c on the ground. 4 out of over 350 isn’t going to help much of course….

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RE: 18-19 May 43 - 3/8/2017 2:50:14 AM   
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20-21 May 43 - 3/15/2017 6:36:33 PM   
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Highlights – Heavy Jpn sweeps in Burma and Corunna Downs; more barge busting in the Solomons

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 52
Allied: 60

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 4 Attacks, 1 ship hit (PB dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Normanby Is (SOPAC - flipped)

SIGINT/Intel: George used in sweeps for first time - and it’s a difference maker.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) continues to search for the picket line PBs in the North Pacific SW of the Aleutians. Will continue to patrol to see if the TF can find and engage mid-ocean.

In CENPAC, Allinglaplap found to be occupied by latest recon flights. Probably an SNLF or Naval Guard unit. Glad I spent “one more turn” doing recons - otherwise this would have been painful. So, Plan B in effect. Engineer laden transports will head to Makin and await developments - recon now looking at other likely undefended “rocks” in the western Marshalls which gives troops prepping for Maloelap and Alinglaplap a little more time. LBA continues to hit Wotje AF, and will continue to hit AFs at Wotje, Roi and Maloelap in the coming days to keep them shut down.

In SOPAC, Arleigh Burke’s DDs (4DD) head back up towards Feni Islands, engaged and sinking 10 barges off Torokina, a PB off Green Is, and 5 barges off Feni. These DD sorties should be drying up supply on Bougainville, and that’s the goal. I’m estimated L_S_T has over 20k troops on the island, and they got to be getting hungry! Meanwhile, Woodlark Is Amph TF should close on its staging area at Rossel Is next turn, linking up with the surface forces before heading to Woodlard. F6Fs brought into Rossel Is for CAP, and P-39s flown into Deboyne AF as well.

In SWPAC, Continued Allied a/c hit the withdrawing IJA ground troops northwest of Daly Waters and recon is showing no troops at Katherine or Fenton and only a single unit at Darwin. Will continue reconning to confirm, and then launch airborne attacks if possible to secure the road to Darwin. Supply will still be the limiting factor on the ‘Road to Darwin”. Although shipping continues full bore bringing troops into Gove, if L_S_T has in fact pulled the plug on Darwin, Gove will be too far to the rear shortly. At sea, my DD sortie into the Arafura Sea has come up empty, but PBYs have sighted a convoy heading NE in the Timor Sea - likely pulling troops off from Derby or Wyndam. Will try and intercept with the DDs near Babar.

In WAUS, I’m a bit surprised by heavy Zero/Oscar sweeps over Corunna Downs. The one P-39 squadron is torn up, losing 16 P-39s for only 3 enemy fighters. Normally, the P-39s has given a good account, but not today. The sweeps had a good altitude advantage, but even so, the tallys shouldn’t have been that far off. At least no IJA bombers flew - that’s probably next turn. Needless to say, two more fighter squadrons are brought in to replace the P-39s, F4Fs and Spitfires. They’ll still be ground down with the multiple sweeps, but they should do better than the P-39s. Supplies still limiting any and all operations against Port Hedland.


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RE: 20-21 May 43 - 3/17/2017 12:08:37 PM   
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In WAUS, I’m a bit surprised by heavy Zero/Oscar sweeps over Corunna Downs. The one P-39 squadron is torn up, losing 16 P-39s for only 3 enemy fighters. Normally, the P-39s has given a good account, but not today. The sweeps had a good altitude advantage, but even so, the tallys shouldn’t have been that far off. At least no IJA bombers flew - that’s probably next turn. Needless to say, two more fighter squadrons are brought in to replace the P-39s, F4Fs and Spitfires. They’ll still be ground down with the multiple sweeps, but they should do better than the P-39s. Supplies still limiting any and all operations against Port Hedland.




Great coincidence.

Question : as I recall you severely damaged a carrier out that way - WAUS ? Is my memory correct ?

Are those Zeke pilots now land trapped in WAUS ? No flattop to fly from ? Are you facing the cream of the IJN Air arm ?

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The P39 remains a bit of an enigma to me; perhaps it was in real life as we discover through this game.

I posted for advice in other forums about its "best use and role". I have had my best success in using it as a naval barge buster - low alt. Naval attack in the Coral Sea but its relative performance as a CAP or air superiority fighter... well it seems over matched even with great pilots. Further I never had much or any success in ground attack (although terrain defense could be a factor).

There are differing opinions of course but the P39 seems to require P40/Kittyhawks above it in tiered CAP. Its highest maneuver rating as I recall in in the 10000 Alt range... it more than any other Allied Airframe requires that tiered support. Even British Hurri's (B and C models) are more competitive as "stand alone" defenders.


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RE: 20-21 May 43 - 3/17/2017 12:58:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		By now P-39s should be plentiful, so really not a big issue,

Australian Spitfires should be by now the best CAP plane available, even more because of its fearsome reputation, my opponent would stop bombing as soon as he sees them

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RE: 20-21 May 43 - 3/17/2017 4:07:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Mcclan5 - yes, you are correct. Hiyo was confirmed sunk. Its likely its air component is operating out of Broome, along with land based Sentais - both Navy and Army. I'm a fan of the P-39 in DBB-C as a fighter. Better than the P-40E anyway at 15K and under. And I'm always short fighters, so I try to refrain from using it as a barge buster. P-39 has just gone out of production in my game, and it has served very well as a fighter against the Oscar and A6M2 and A6M3 Zero. Not as much against the Tojo or A6M5 Zero, especially if they're over 15k. And that's the key - and why I like the HR on 2nd Maneuver band - keeping the Oscars at 15k.

Jorge - my P-39 pools are dry. With 25 a month coming in, was just able to keep the squadrons at full strength. The P-39N1 will be coming in Jun at 35 a month will help, but I have three P-39 squadrons that took some heavy losses in May, and they'll take a while to bring back up to strength. That PDU-Off thing again...

Spits are great, but a bit fragile - and I don't have many. The P-40K and KittyIII have done yeoman service as a fighter - again at 15K. The Tojo has been the tough opposition, but with PDU-Off, not as numerous, so against the Oscar and Zero, the P-40K/P-39/Wildcat can hold its own - usually. The game changers are the Corsair and P-38G for the Allies, and now the George for the IJA. But all are in short supply and have lousy serviceability. Will see about the Hellcat. So in mid '43, think we have a fair balance. L_S_T has a quantitative edge in fighters, but until he gets the Frank, I think I'm starting to get a qualitative edge....especially with the P-47 next month!

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RE: 20-21 May 43 - 3/18/2017 1:06:21 AM   
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Safe to assume Georges get the IJ Navy cream pilots.

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RE: 20-21 May 43 - 3/18/2017 3:58:59 AM   
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I posted for advice in other forums about its "best use and role". I have had my best success in using it as a naval barge buster - low alt. Naval attack in the Coral Sea but its relative performance as a CAP or air superiority fighter... well it seems over matched even with great pilots. Further I never had much or any success in ground attack (although terrain defense could be a factor).

It's also useful for rear-echelon defense, such as when a target is in range of Betties but not in range of Zero escorts.

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22-23 May 43 - 3/19/2017 6:41:47 PM   
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Highlights – Better results over Burma’s skies but along the coast, a convoy goes down

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1

Allied ships sunk:
PC: 2
AM: 1
xAK 4

Air loss:
Jpn: 122
Allied: 35

Subwar:
Jpn: 1 Attacks, 1 ship hit (PC sunk)
Allies: 7 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) finds and sinks a picket line PB in the North Pacific SW of the Aleutians. Another is sighted to the south (next in the line perhaps?), and the TF will attempt to engage. Just stirring the pot here, nothing dramatic planned. But if the picket line is neutralized, curious to see what L_S_T does to re-establish his early warning net.

In CENPAC, the focus is on adjusting shipping and shuttling troops. And waiting for two APAs just completing refit at PH. The bare rock atoll of Namorik - just west of Jaluit, is in theory anyway after recon, empty of defenders, so USMC Paras will attempt to secure via airborne assault. If successful, will bring in engineers and build up - closest atoll (8hexes) to Kusaie Island which means fighter sweep range. Allinglaplap is still next on the hit parade for amphibious attention, but need the transports from Pearl.

In SOPAC, Arleigh Burke’s DDs (4DD) continue to disrupt barge supply traffic to Bougainville, sinking 10 off Torokina. Will continue to sortie Burke’s squadron and sink barges - kinda curious that L_S_T hasn’t tried a counter with a CA TF. Woodlark Is Amph TF closed on its staging area at Rossel Is, and linked up with BB Washington TF, and will head to Woodlark next turn, supported by fighters out of Deboyne and Rossel. Fully expect a heavy air attack from Rabaul based planes. Lastly, the Kiriwina Amph TF begins loading at Rossel Is, and will sortie to Deboyne once Woodlark is secured.

In SWPAC, no major change here - Allied bombers hitting withdrawing IJA troops NW of Daly Waters. US DDs failed to find any shipping in the Timor Sea, and will head back to base, stopping off at Bathurst Is for a short bombardment. “Heavy Radio Traffic” reported at Koepang is troublesome - perhaps the IJN will sortie.

In WAUS, Corunna Downs is swept again by Zeros and Oscars, and this time the CAP does a bit better with Spits and F4Fs, although enemy numbers gradually wear down the CAP. At the end of two days 19 Jpn a/c are claimed for 16 Allied. Not great, but better. Expect more sweeps and Aussie Kittyhawks are brought in to meet the next wave.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, another busy day over Akyab, but this time the Allies were ready with Corsairs, P-38s and P-40ks stacked up over a few Hurricanes. And the IJA came without the George. Results were very, very good with 37 Tojos and 38 Oscar IIIa lost in exchange for just 2 Corsairs and a P-40. The Corsair was the beast this time with at least 28 kills. Of course, there was a cost…while this aerial furball was going on, Kates and Vals clobbered a small coastal convoy returning from Akyab off Cox’s Bazaar. CAP was a handful of Hurricanes, easily brushed aside by escorting by Oscars. Now if I just had the convoy on “remain on station” at Akyab, those Vals and Kates might not have gotten through. The real question is what happened to the George squadron.






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24-25 May 43 - 3/23/2017 5:59:24 PM   
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Highlights – Troops ashore at Woodlark Is and Paras take Namorik; US Fleet sails

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 1
xAKL: 1

Jpn ships unsunk:
DD:1 (Yamagumo)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 50
Allied: 27

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 6 Attacks, 1 ship hit (xAKL sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph/Airborne Inv:
Woodlark Is (SOPAC)
Namorik (CENPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Namorik (CENPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: NSTR

West Coast/Admin: CV Lexington takes on 34 F6Fs without any delays, finishing out the conversion of the Wildcat to the Hellcat on the US CVs. Slow convoy departs LA for Auck.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) finds and sinks another picket line PB in the North Pacific. With the “eyes” gone, the CL TF will head to disrupt any shipping in the Kuriles. Will be a short raid as the TF has no AO support.

In CENPAC, USMC Paras land unopposed on Namorik and take the base. Two engineer battalions, still loaded on transports for Ailinglaplap, will be brought in to Namorik escorted by the usual CVE and CA TFs. While I don’t expect a major response, this is well within Betty/Zero range out of Kusaie. Once the engineers are brought in, will focus on Ailinglaplap.

In SOPAC, Arleigh Burke’s DDs (5DD) actually missed one of two barge convoys this trip, the 5 barges at Feni Is avoiding the DDs, but did engage and sink 4 barges off Shortlands and a straggler off Buka. Troops put ashore at Woodlark Is, defended only by an SNLF Co. The only response is a night time Betty raid which hit nothing but lose 7 Bettys to Flak. So far, so good. Troops should easily secure the island next turn. The Amph TF cuts loose its empty transports which head back to Luganville with 2DDs. The Flag, CA Minneapolis, along with the minesweepers and other escorts covering an AK, will rendezvous with the Kiriwina Amph TF heading to its target from Rossel Is, as does the BB Washington TF. Like Woodlark, I don’t expect much ground defenses on Kiriwina, but I do expect a more robust air attack. LRCAP again being provided from Deboyne and Rossel. Once troops are ashore at Kiriwina Is, the TFs will retire towards Luganville to replenish and begin preparations for the Bouganville operation. Will rely on landing craft to bring in further engineers to build up Woodlark and Kiriwina.

In SWPAC, recon continues to report no defenders in Katherine or Fenton along the route to Darwin. So while Allied LBA focuses on the IJA in the desert, US Paras will be brought in to take Fenton. Darwin still appears to be heavily garrisoned, the question is whether to try and take it from both land and sea. Still have time to make that decision, and before any troops are brought in by sea, Bathurst Is needs to be secured - and that will be the subject of focused recon in the coming days. I still think L_S_T is waiting with the CVs to crush any Allied troop movement in the Timor Sea.

In WAUS, Corunna Downs is still the focus of fighter sweeps, and again, Allied fighters meet the threat, and are ground down by numbers. The 16 newly arrived Kittyhawks do well, and after two days 17 Zeros and 8 Oscars are lost in exchange for 5 Kittys, 4 Spits and 2 F4Fs. Not much left of the Spit and F4F squadrons, and I pull out the flyable aircraft to refit the squadrons at Meekathara. My last fresh squadron, P-40Ks this time, are brought in to Corunna to meet the next threat. Meanwhile Corunna Downs AF continues to slowly expand towards AF level 2, but supplies are still barely climbing. Carnavon is packed with ships vying for dock space offloading supplies, and somehow this is making its way across the desert to keep the troops fed.

In China, pounding of Chungking continues.

In India/Burma, its quiet over Akyab for a change, and another convoy arrives to drop supply without interference. US night bombing strikes at Rangoon and British night bombing at Magwe, each with two squadrons at 2000ft, do well in largely avoiding CAP and hitting the AFs - destroying 16 a/c of various types from the packed fields. But the big story is the Allied Fleet sortie. Finally, now that the Hellcat is fielded, transports depart Cape Town with the USMC 3rd Div and support elements aboard. Carrier TFs will follow next turn. After linking up with further ships and troops loaded aboard transports out of Ceylon, the combined might of the Allied Fleet (7CV, 7BB, 25+CA/CL, 50+DD) will land troops on the Andaman Islands! The goal here isn’t just to secure the Andamans, but to bring the KB out to battle.



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RE: 24-25 May 43 - 3/23/2017 6:09:42 PM   
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RE: 24-25 May 43 - 3/24/2017 2:27:12 AM   
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RE: 24-25 May 43 - 3/24/2017 9:31:13 PM   
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I think he'll come out to engage - maybe not right away, but if he sees me hanging around a bit (which I will) I think he'll sail. As Jorge said, securing the Andamans flanks Burma, and L_S_T has put ALOT of effort into holding Burma. I'm not sure he's ready to just throw that away. Plus, if the Allies gain the Andamans, the entire Burma/Thai coast is now threatened. Not that I'll follow up with a landing south of Rangoon any time soon, but it does become possible. And last geographically is that if left uncontested and I can follow up with additional Amphibs - I can threaten Sumatra, and that becomes very dangerous to L_S_T. And without the KB coming out, I don't see LBA being decisive. Painful perhaps - but only Netties will be a threat from mainland bases. Fighters will be at range and likely to suffer serious operational loss. None of the islands have been developed to support strike a/c.

Finally, its Jun '43. We have rough parity in flight decks right now. Allies have 7 CVs (6 US, 1 Brit) deployed for this fight. I figure he also has 7 CVs (only Hiyo is sunk) plus CVL Zuiho. I don't think he's got Taiho yet, but even if he does, we have pretty much parity in carrier air. So if he doesn't come out to challenge this, the odds just get worse later in '43 and in '44.

Of course, once he realizes where my CVs are, he could launch the KB aggressively to disrupt operations in another Theater, that IS a possibility. If he does, I weather the blow and try to attrit with subs and LBA.

At least that's my thinking. Am I missing something?

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26-27 May 43 - 3/24/2017 9:44:59 PM   
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Highlights – Woodlark and Fenton taken; KB shows itself in the Timor Sea supporting ground troops

Jpn ships sunk:
TK: 1 (sm)

Jpn ships unsunk:
SS: 1 (I-27)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 102
Allied: 59

Subwar:
Jpn: 1 Attack, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 3 ships hit (TK(sm) sunk, TK(sm), CL Agano Dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph/Airborne Assault:
Fenton (SWPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Woodlark Is (SOPAC)
Tagula Is (flipped - SOPAC)
Fenton (SWPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: KB shows itself in the Timor Sea supporting troops in OZ.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, CL TF (2CL, DDs) has no joy hunting in the Kuriles and turns to head back to Amchitka.

In CENPAC, Engineers start offloading at Namorik. CVEs and CA TF to remain throughout offload.

In SOPAC, 201st (Sep) IN Reg wipes out the defending 4th SNLF Co on Woodlark Is without much trouble, and only one gun lost. Engineers begin fortifying and working on an airstrip. Kiriwina Amph TF rendezvous at Woodklark, and will move to land troops at Kiriwina next turn. No air or naval response this turn. Will sortie Arleigh Burke’s DDs next turn to raid shipping reported near Kavieng - that tanker convoy attacked by SS Pompon and Tuna in the Bismarck Sea looks to have made port in Kavieng, so will see if the DDs can catch it before if finishes offloading its fuel. Lastly, Allied ASW a/c have a banner day in the upper Solomons, claiming hits on 4 subs as well as a couple of SSXs.

In SWPAC, I’m surprised to find the KB about 80m off Wyndham providing support to ground troops NW of Daly Waters. KB airstrikes hit an advancing TD Bn hard west of Katherine, well over 500 sorties in two days. KB fighters also cover the withdrawing Garrison Unit NW of Daly Waters, effecting a pretty good CAP trap as US bombers come in lightly protected, and the P-38s arrive dead last. Bomber losses weren’t light: 7 F4F, 8 B-25D, 4 DB-7, 4 Mitchell II, 6 B-17E and a P-38 and a B-25C against 11 of the KB’s Zeros. Could have been worse of course…On the bright side, 503rd Para Reg takes undefended Fenton in the first assault; apparently only Darwin is defended. Once the 503rd completes its air movement, C-47s will bring in Aussie Commandos to take Katherine, and then likely Bathurst. On note of Bathurst, it did look like L_S_T was looking to ambush my DDs or even a troop movement off Bathurst, with a CA TF (2CA, CL, DDs) laying off the base just to the east. Fortunately, I didn’t sortie the DDs, and SS Perch found the TF, putting a fish into the CL Agano after two failed attempts to penetrate the screen. While I’ll stand down the bombers against ground targets while the KB is around next turn, a half dozen subs will focus on the KB’s location…so I hope it stays put! Although my bombers took a pasting, its always good to know where the KB is, and that was an acceptable price - and the Timor Sea is a LONG way away from the Andaman Islands where I figure the KB will be heading once the Marines come ashore at Port Blair in about 2 weeks.

In WAUS, Corunna Downs continues to be the focus of fighter sweeps, and yet again, Allied fighters meet the threat. The newly arrived P-40Ks and available Kittyhawks do fairly well, and after two days 22 Zeros/Oscars are lost in exchange for 3 Kittys and 7 P-40Ks, although all but 2 of the remaining P-40s are damaged. Spits are brought back in to bolster the CAP for next turn. F4Fs are brought back up to strength, but remain in Exmouth awaiting their turn back into the fray.

In China, NSTR.

In India/Burma, a banner day for night bombing! Two B-24 squadrons hit Magwe with amazing results despite heavy flak and night fighters. 33 Oscars, 4 George, 7 Tony, and 4 Tojo reportedly destroyed on the ground, along with 31 runway damage from the packed AF. 3 B-24s lost to flak due to the 2000ft altitude attack. A rare “nuclear” bombardment dice roll.








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RE: 24-25 May 43 - 3/25/2017 8:24:49 PM   
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Allies have 7 CVs (6 US, 1 Brit) deployed for this fight.


Why not 8? are you counting Essex? or did you lose a carrier?

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RE: 24-25 May 43 - 3/25/2017 9:17:08 PM   
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Allies have 7 CVs (6 US, 1 Brit) deployed for this fight.


Why not 8? are you counting Essex? or did you lose a carrier?


Not counting Essex or any CVLs - they won't be participating in the IO adventure.

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