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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/12/2017 6:16:21 AM

Rio Bravo

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ORIGINAL: Commander Cody

Great entertainment, gentlemen. I especially like Bloomquist-Rose's new "driver."

Regarding Chesty Puller, some of the quotes attributed to him at the Chosin Reservoir actually may have come from O.P. Smith. Either way, they were two colorful chaps who certainly did nothing to diminish the mystique of the USMC, which has always had better PR than the Army.

Cheers,
CC

Commander Cody-

Ah, Bella Arbel.

A few years back, Captain Haggard and I wrote a novel together entitled "The Sojourn." Bella Arbel was our favorite character.

Yes, I have read that many of the quotes attributed to Chesty Puller were in fact not made by him. Nonetheless, one would be hard pressed to find a marine that had anything bad to say about Chesty. Semper Fi.

Captain Haggard and I try to make our war with El Lobo interesting and fun for every one. It is nice to know that you are enjoying our range-war with El Lobo and your words are encouraging, as at times, it seems I am spending lots of time on an AAR that no one reads.

Thank you for your nice compliment.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2011

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/12/2017 7:11:13 AM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 10, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) During the drive from Amoy to Kanhsian with many lengthy stops along the way, Bella Arbel taught Lieutenant F. W. Bloomchrist-Rose some Kama Sutra moves.

2.) Japanese bombed Chungking, near Chihkiang, and near Kweiyang.

3.) Captain Haggard's submarines struck again near Formosa!

4.) For the third consecutive day, the vast majority of the combat action centered around Pagan (The Marianas Islands) and Taihoku (Formosa).

5.) The entire combined losses for the day are as follows:

Somewhere between Amoy and Kanhsian, Lieutenant F. W. Bloomchrist-Rose temporarily dislocated his right shoulder.

Aircraft

17 Japanese aircraft destroyed and 11 aircraft damaged.

6 Allied aircraft destroyed and 21 aircraft damaged.

Ships

14 Japanese ships: 5 sunk; 5 heavily damaged; and 4 others damaged (all minor ships).

5 Allied Ships: 5 ships sunk (all YMS).

Casualties

401 Japanese casualties.

247 Allied casualties.

Bases

12 hits (Airbase).
5 hits (Airbase Supply).
60 hits (Runway).
6 hits (Ports).
4 hits (Port Supply).

1 hit (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
11 hits (Runway).

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Chungking.

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).

130 Chinese casualties.
1 hit (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
11 hits (Runway).

2.) Near Chihkiang (hex 77,50).

1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

38 Chinese casualties.

3.) Near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged Ki-21-IIb Sally).

79 Chinese casualties).

4.) Pagan and Thereabout.

1 destroyed H6KV Mavis).
1 destroyed (B5N2 Kate).
2 destroyed (N1K1-J George)
4 damaged (G3M3 Nell).

9 hits (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
36 hits (Runway).
6 hits (Port).
4 hits (Port Supply).

97 Japanese casualties.

1 destroyed (F4U-1 Corsair).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
5 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
7 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

YMS-149: sunk.
YMS-150: sunk.
YMS-245: sunk.
YMS-246: sunk.
YMS-275: sunk.

5.) Taihoku and Thereabout.

8 destroyed and 4 damaged (N1K1-J George).
3 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
1 destroyed H8K2 Emily).

3 hits (Airbase).
2 hits (Airbase Supply).
24 hits (Runway).

304 Japanese casualties.

SS I-28: 6 hits.
AMC Banshu Maru #2: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.
CMc Ma 2: sunk.
xAP Manzyu Maru: 3 bomb hits.
xAP Takatiho Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires, heavy damage.
xAP Suwa Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Atsuta Maru: sunk.
xAK Ume Maru: 1 bomb hit.
xAK Joyu Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Anzan Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Eihoku Maru: 6 bomb hits: heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Yosida Maru #3: sunk.
xAK Mito Maru: sunk.
xAK Kawayama Maru: sunk.

3 destroyed (FM1 Wildcat).
1 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
1 destroyed and 5 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 10, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

(in reply to Rio Bravo)

Post #: 2012

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/13/2017 11:39:39 PM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 11, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's submarines are effective for the fourth consecutive day heavily damaging 1 xAP; 2 xAKs; and 1 SC.

2.) El Lobo shock attacks Chungking and takes a vicious beating while inflicting only a few Chinese casualties.

3.) Allies capture Chaochow, China.

4.) Allies take a heavy toll on Japanese transport ships within the vicinity of Taihoku, Formosa.

5.) The combined total losses for today are as follows:

Aircraft

2 Japanese aircraft destroyed and 5 Japanese aircraft damaged.

6 Allied aircraft destroyed and 13 Allied aircraft damaged.

Ships

3 Japanese ships sunk and 12 Japanese ships damaged (numerous on fire and heavily damaged).

4 Allied ships damaged (1 DD with heavy damage and one submarine on fire).

Casualties

9,935 Japanese casualties.

580 Allied casualties.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Japanese Submarine has bad luck off the coast of San Francisco and again off the coast of San Luis Obispo.

SS I-8: 11 hits.

No Allied losses.

2.) Naval Combat at the Marianas Islands.

No Japanese losses.

DD Smith: 1 mine hit; heavy damage.
SS Wahoo: 1 hit.

3.) Naval and Air Combat at Taihoku, Formosa and Thereabout.

1 destroyed and 3 damaged (N1K1-J George).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).

SC CH 46: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage.
xAP Keihuku Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Kitano Maru: 7 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAP Miike Maru: 2 torpedo hits; sunk.
xAK Hamburg Maru: 1 bomb hit.
xAK Hague Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Florida Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Meisho Maru: 1 bomb hit; on fire.
xAK Tihuku Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires.
xAK Ikushima Maru: 2 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Chilie Maru:3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Atlantic Maru: 3 bomb hits; heavy fires; heavy damage.
xAK Jinshu Maru: 1 torpedo hit; sunk.
xAK Yoneyama Maru: 2 torpedo hits; sunk.

3 destroyed (FM-1 Wildcat).
1 destroyed and 3 damaged (SB2C-1C Helldiver.
2 destroyed and 8 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

SS Cod: 1 hit.
SS Amberjack: 1 hit; on fire.

4.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

160 Chinese casualties.

5.) Japanese bomb Siangtan.

No Japanese losses.

63 Chinese casualties.

6.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

53 Chinese casualties.

7.) Japanese shock attack Chungking.

9,305 Japanese casualties.

275 Chinese casualties.

8.) Allied deliberate attack at Chaochow.

630 Japanese casualties.
1 unit retreats.
Allies capture Chaochow.

29 Allied casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 11, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

(in reply to Rio Bravo)

Post #: 2013

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/16/2017 11:51:08 AM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 12, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) El Lobo's troops that fled Burma for Thailand have moved back into Burma and are 40 miles SE of Moulien. The Allies have spotted 22 units; 118,500 troops; 876 guns; and 657 AFVs. The Allies had left a substantial reserve in Burma and are prepared to meet the enemy at Moulein behind a level 2 fort. The Allies will have an approximate AV of 4,000. The Japanese AV is estimated to be close to 6,000. 75 Mustangs and 100 Thunderbolts will provide escort for approximately 100 Mitchell bombers. I think the Allies will be able to hold their turf.

2.) Compared to the last several days of heavy combat, today's combat was light.

3.) Captain Haggard's SS Sailfish nailed El Lobo's SS I-37.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Submarines clash near Iriomote (hex 88,65).

SS I-37: on fire; heavy damage.

No Allied losses.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking with predictable results: hundreds of thousands of fires; heavy damage to manpower and industry; minimal Chinese casualties.

3.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 79,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

120 Chinese casualties.

4.) Japanese bomb Siangtan.

No Japanese losses.

27 Chinese casualties.

5.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

1 damaged (NiKi-J George).
8 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (B24J Liberator).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

SS Blackfish: 1 hit.

6.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (H6K5 Mavis).
1 hit (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
2 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
6 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 12, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2014

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/16/2017 10:30:01 PM

Bif1961

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Interesting read as my current PBEM is about 3 weeks behind yours allies as well.

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Post #: 2015

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/17/2017 2:45:45 AM

Rio Bravo

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

Interesting read as my current PBEM is about 3 weeks behind yours allies as well.

Bif-

You're not doing an AAR for your war?

Are you playing Scenario 2?

The present dates in the war for our two games is close and it would be very interesting to me too to compare our two wars.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

(in reply to Bif1961)

Post #: 2016

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/17/2017 3:11:32 AM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 13, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's PC Travis hits El Lobo's submarine 7 times.

2.) A relatively slow day with minimal combat action.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Allied PC versus Japanese Submarine near Pescadores (hex 82,63).

SS I-158: 7 hits.

No Allied losses.

2.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

117 Japanese casualties.

1 destroyed and 11 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

3.) *yawns* Japanese bomb Chungking.

4.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 76,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen.

114 Chinese casualties.

5.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (H8K2 Emily).
4 hits (Airbase).
7 hits (Runway).

1 destroyed (B-24D1-Liberator).
4 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

6.) Near Guam.

1 destroyed (E13A1 Jake).

No Allied losses.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 13, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

< Message edited by Rio Bravo -- 12/17/2017 3:18:57 AM >

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2017

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/19/2017 10:28:47 AM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 14, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) El Lobo must be feeling disappointed with the poor performance of his Sub Chasers. Japanese Sub Chasers made ten ASW attacks and didn't get a single hit on any of Captain Haggard's submarines.

2.) Flocks of Allied B-24 and B-25 squadrons bombed Japanese troops southeast of Moulien and bombed the Taihoku and Pagan airfields. The results were poor.

3.) All-in-all, it was a relaxing day involving few losses on either side.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's SS Raton put a torpedo into a Japanese Sub Chaser near Taihoku (hex 88,62).

SC CH 21: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.

2.) As usual, numerous Japanese Sally and Helen bombed Chungking causing a substantial number of fires, minimal casualties, and putting several hits on Manpower, Airbase, Airbase Supply, and on the Runway of No Return.

3.) Helldivers miss Japanese Destroyers near Ishigaki (hex 90,66).

3 destroyed (N1K1-J George.

1 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
6 destroyed and 3 damaged (SB2C-1C Helldiver).

4.) Allies bomb Japanese troops southeast of Moulmien (hex 55,56).

5 destroyed (ki-44-IIc Tojo).
141 Japanese casualties.

1 damaged (P-47D2 Thunderbolt).
6 destroyed and 27 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).

5.) Allies bomb airfield at Pagan.

1 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
2 destroyed (N1K1-J George).
1 destroyed (H6K5 Mavis).
2 destroyed (H8K2 Emily).

3 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
20 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
11 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

6.) Allies bomb airfield at Taihoku).

2 destroyed and 3 damaged (N1K1-J George).
1 gun lost.
8 hits (Runway).

1 destroyed and 1 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
1 destroyed and 5 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 14, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2018

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/20/2017 12:43:54 AM

Bif1961

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Da-Bigbabes I forget what number, I have been playing the same opponent for at least 3 years and when one surrenders we switch sides. I am not tech savvy enough to do an AAR but appreciate those who are and do, like you and El Lobo.

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Post #: 2019

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/20/2017 12:52:05 PM

Rio Bravo

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

Da-Bigbabes I forget what number, I have been playing the same opponent for at least 3 years and when one surrenders we switch sides. I am not tech savvy enough to do an AAR but appreciate those who are and do, like you and El Lobo.

Bif-

It appears that your foe and you get along quite well to have such a unique agreement regarding surrendering and switching sides.

I am not computer savvy. However, El Lobo is quite knowledgeable when it comes to computers and the programs that run them.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

(in reply to Bif1961)

Post #: 2020

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/20/2017 1:01:41 PM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 15, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) It was a very slow day.

2.) I jinxed Captain Haggard as an El Lobo Sub Chaser dented an Allied submarine.

3.) The Allies bombed Japanese troops southeast of Moulmein and bombarded Japanese troops due west of Paoshan; both actions produced disappointing results.

4.) The Japanese bombed Chungking and Chinese troops southeast of Kewiyang; both actions producing minimal results.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 15, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

(in reply to Rio Bravo)

Post #: 2021

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/23/2017 2:13:23 PM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 16, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) An El Lobo Sub Chaser sets fire to a Captain Haggard Submarine.

2.) The Japanese bomb Chungking and near Kweiyang.

3.) The Allies bomb near Moulmein and Taihoku and bombard near Paoshan.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) ASW attack near Naha (hex 91,31).

No Japanese losses.

SS Perch: 4 hits; on fire.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

6 (Casualties).

25 hits (Manpower).
7,503 (Fires).
6 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
25 hits (Runway).

3.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 75,50).

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

81 (Casualties).

4.) Allies bomb near Moulmein (hex 56,56).

1 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
1 destroyed (Ki-43 IV Oscar).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
1 destroyed (Ki-45 KAIa Nick).

86 (Casualties).

1 destroyed (A-36 Mustang).
3 damaged (B-25C Mitchell).
1 destroyed and 10 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).

5.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

5 destroyed and 19 damaged (N1K1-J George).

5 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
22 hits (Runway).

5 destroyed and 11 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
2 destroyed and 17 damaged (B-24J Liberator).

6.) Allies bombard near Paoshan (hex 64,45).

45 (Causalties.)

4 (Casualties).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 16, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2022

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/24/2017 1:24:39 PM

Rio Bravo

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After Action Report

for October 17, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's submarines sink two minor Japanese ships and sets another on fire.

2.) Do not, I repeat do not, order Mitchell bombers to bomb at an elevation of 100 feet.

3.) Japanese ground troops get mauled at Chungking.

4.) The vast majority of the combat action today occurred at the following locations:

-SE of Moulmein, Burma.
-W of Paoshan, China.
-Chungking, China.
-Taihoku, Formosa.

5.) The combined total losses for today are as follows:

Aircraft

28 Japanese aircraft are destroyed.

33 Allied aircraft are destroyed and 140 Allied aircraft are damaged.

Ships

2 Japanese ships are sunk and another is set on fire.

1 Allied submarine is damaged.

Casualties

40,388 Japanese casualties.

8,361 Allied casualties.

Bases

11 hits (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
26 hits (Runway).

5 hits (Airbase).
0 Hits (Airbase Supply).
23 hits (Runway).
22 hits (Manpower).
15,311 (Fires).
Chungking Fort Level reduced to 4.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Japanese ASW hits Allied submarine near Triomote (hex 88,65).

No Japanese losses.

SS Snook: 3 hits.

2.) Allied submarines put holes into Japanese ships near Miyako-jima (hex 92,66).

E W-13: Sunk.
xAK Toho Marun: Sunk.
xAK Italy Maru: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; 1 gun lost.

No Allied losses.

3.) Japanese bomb Chungking *points up to fires*.

4.) Allied Mitchell bombers despise Admiral Bravo for ordering them to bomb Japanese ground troops from 100 feet near Moulmien (hex 56,56).

2 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
2 destroyed Ki-45 KAIa Nick).

222 Japanese casualties.

3 destroyed (P-51 A Mustang).
3 destroyed (A-36 Mustang).
7 destroyed and 65 damaged (B-25C Mitchell).
14 destroyed and 64 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).
11 damaged (B-26 Marauder).

5.) Allies bomb Taihoku Airfield.

2 destroyed (Ki-84a Frank).
6 destroyed (J2M2 Jack).
16 destroyed (N1K1-J George).

11 hits (Airbase).
3 hits (Airbase Supply).
26 hits (Runway).

6 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
2 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
5 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

6.) Japanese deliberately attack Chungking and get slaughtered by accurate Chinese Sling-shots.

40,046 Japanese casualties.

8,348 Allied casualties.

7.) Allies bombard near Paoshan.

120 Japanese casualties.

6 Allied casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 17, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/24/2017 9:45:31 PM

Rio Bravo

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Moulmein, Burma

October 18, 1943

As you may recall, during the second week of September, 1943, the bulk of the Japanese ground troops in Burma, though severely battered and bruised, managed to escape to Thailand. The Allies kept a close eye on these troops as they stood-down at Chiang Mai.

Considering the Allies didn't know where El Lobo might send these troops, the Allies kept a substantial amount of ground forces in Burma just in case The Japanese attempted to sneak back into Burma. Four American Infantry Divisions, the Australians, and the British packed their gear and headed toward Paoshan, China.

One week ago, El Lobo began marching his troops out of Thailand into Burma. The Japanese are presently one hex southeast of Moulmein. Allied intelligence indicates the strength of these Japanese forces to be as follows:

6,500 Assault Value (estimated).
218,920 Troops.
1,680 Guns.
1,045 AFVs.

The Allies saw the Japanese coming and have reinforced Moulmein behind a level 2 (86%) fort as follows:

3,664 Assault Value.
126,584 Troops.
1,545 Guns.
3,159 Vehicles.

Additional Allied troops are marching toward Moulmien with an approximate Assault Value of 1,500.

Chinese with an Assault Value of 1,346 are being held in reserve at Lashio. If need be, the Chinese will board the train and head south to Moulmien.

Accordingly, it appears that El Lobo intends to once again fight in Burma.

A map of the vicinity of Moulmein is displayed below.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/24/2017 10:14:57 PM

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Paoshan, China

October 18, 1943

Early in the initial battle for Burma, the Allies quickly marched troops to capture Lashio and marched into China to block Japanese troops in China from entering and reinforcing Japanese troops in Burma. The Japanese beat the Allies to Paoshan. However, the Allies effectively blocked the Japanese 46 miles due west of Paoshan.

The Japanese ground forces at Paoshan and in the jungle due west of Paoshan are as follows:

Paoshan

500 Assault Value (estimated).

Due west of Paoshan

3,000 Assault Value (estimated)
121,320 Troops.
800 Guns.
236 AFVs.

After the Japanese were booted from Burma, four American Infantry Divisions, the Australians, and the British marched through Burma toward Paoshan. The Allies 46 miles due west of Paoshan are as follows:

3,865 Assault Value.
157,560 Troops.
2,550 Guns.
3,528 Vehicles.

Between Lashio and the jungle due west of Paoshan, Allied troops continue to march toward Paoshan as follows:

2,229 Assault Values.
100,662 Troops.
1,451 Guns.
757 Vehicles.

Chinese with an Assault Value of 1,346 are being held in reserve at Lashio.

The Australians and all artillery will stay in the jungle due west of Paoshan. The Americans and British will attempt to surround the Japanese in the jungle due west of Paoshan and at Paoshan.

Eventually, the plan is for the British to march through the Himalaya Mountains to capture Chengtu. The Americans and Australians will march east to join the Marines in China marching on Chungking.

Attached below is a map of the Paoshan vicinity.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2025

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/24/2017 10:30:30 PM

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Chungking, China

October 18, 1943

It appears that El Lobo has given up his attempt to march south from Chungking to meet the Marines marching north toward Chungking. Some of the Japanese troops that were south of Chungking have moved into Chungking. On October 17, 1943, the Japanese deliberately attacked Chungking reducing the Chungking Fort Level to 4, but at a devastating cost of over 40,000 casualties.

The present Japanese strength at Chungking is as follows:

6,139 Assault Value (prior to the attack which caused over 40,000 casualties to Japanese troops at Chungking).
242,260 Troops.
1,866 Guns.
880 AFVs.

The Chinese strength at Chungking is as follows:

6,016 Assault Value (present value after yesterdays attack).
203,982 Troops.
178 Guns.
250,000 Sling Shots.
1,000,000 nice-sized Sling Shot rocks.
No Supply.
Level 4 Fort.

Chinese with an Assault Value of roughly 6,000 are south of Chungking.

U.S. Marines with an Assault Value of roughly 3,000 are marching toward Chungking.

The U.S. Marines will attempt to open a supply path to the Allied forces moving on Paoshan and open a supply path to the Chinese trapped in Chungking.

With the exception of the Chinese trapped in Chungking and the Chinese within the Himalaya Mountains, all Allied forces in China are in excellent supply.

A map of Chungking and south is displayed below.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/26/2017 5:22:54 PM

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After Action Report

for October 18, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) U.S. Marines deliberately attack and capture Foochow, China.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking and near Kweiyang.

3.) Allies bomb Pagan, Woleai, Ulithi, Taihoku, and near Moulmien; and bombard near Paoshan.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Japanese submarine sinks an Allied xAK near Rarmee Island (hex 52,47).

No Japanese losses.

xAK Bengalen: Sunk.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

5 Chinese Casualties.
20 hits (Manpower).
21,137 (Fires).
3 hits (airbase).
8 hits (Runway).

3.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang) (hex 75,50).

1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

126 Chinese Casualties.

4.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (N1K1-J George).
3 hits (Airbase).
2 hits (Airbase Supply).
20 hits (Runway).

4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
6 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

5.) Allies bomb Woleai.

1 hit (Airbase).
9 hits (Runway).

3 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

6.) Allies bomb Ulithi.

1 hit (Runway).

4 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

7.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

7 destroyed (N1K1-J George).
4 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
13 hits (Runway).

5 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
2 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
9 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

8.) Allies bomb near Moulmien (hex 56,56).

1 destroyed (Ki-43-IV Oscar).
1 destroyed (Ki-44-IIc Tojo).
43 Japanese Casualties.

3 destroyed (A-36 Mustang).
1 destroyed and 8 damaged (B-26 Marauder).
1 destroyed and 12 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).
16 damaged (B-25C Mitchell).

9.) Allies bombard near Paoshan (hex 64,45).

62 Japanese Casualties.

5 Allied Casualties.

10.) Allies deliberately attack Foochow.

2,278 Japanese Casualties.
3 Japanese units retreat.
Allies capture Foochow.

332 Allied Casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 19, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2027

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/27/2017 2:05:46 PM

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After Action Report

for October 19, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) The 1st Marine Raider Battalion has sent out a four-man fire-team to search for Lieutenant Bloomquist-Rose and Bella Arbel. The colorful pair were last sighted in Kanhsien flirting with each other while enjoying a bottle of '34 Haut Brion.

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking and near Kweiyang.

3.) Allies bomb Pagan, Taihoku, and near Moulmein; and bombard near Paoshan.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

5 Chinese Casualties.
16 hits (Manpower).
17,555 (Fires).
1 hit (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
7 hits (Runway).

2.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 75,50).

1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

106 Chinese Casualties.

3.) Allies bomb Pagan.

2 hits (Airbase).
3 hits (Runway).

2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
4 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

4.) Allies bomb Taihoku.

10 destroyed and 29 damaged (K1N1-J George).

DD Suzukaze: 1 bomb hit; heavy fires.
DD Urukaze: 1 bomb hit; on fire; heavy damage.
xAP Manzyu MAru: 1 bomb hit; on fire; heavy damage.

1 hit (Port).
2 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
25 hits (Runway).

1 destroyed (F4U-1 Corsair).
5 destroyed (F4F-3 Wildcat).
7 destroyed (FM-1 Wildcat).
9 destroyed (F6F-3 Hellcat).
3 destroyed (SBD-5 Dauntless).
3 destroyed and 8 damaged (B-24J Liberator).
2 destroyed and 17 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).

5.) Allies bomb near Moulmien (hex 56,56).

2 destroyed (A6M5 Zero).
2 destroyed (Ki-43-IV Oscar).
5 destroyed (Ki-44 IIa Tojo).
4 destroyed (Ki-45 KAIa Nick).

74 Japanese casualties.

1 destroyed (P-47D2 Thunderbolt).
1 destroyed (A-36 Mustang).
2 destroyed and 12 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell).
17 damaged (B-25C Mitchell).
6 damaged (B-26 Marauder).

6.) Allies bombard near Paoshan (hex 64,45).

46 Japanese Casualties.

13 Allied Casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 19, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/28/2017 5:17:49 PM

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**Forward from CINC Haggard Group**

As Lt. Bloomquist-Rose�s commanding officer, I am compelled to issue a formal apology for this officer�s lamentable communiques which, I assure you, I forward only at the insistence of CINCPAC, so that the official record be preserved.

Were I a seer, my discretion would have spared us these salacious ramblings the very moment the author took a flyer off the landing-craft during the invasion of Amoy. He cracked his skull or fell into amnesia�whatever cover-story would have been necessary to get him back to Guam�so that he might fulfill his true calling, and charge the red-lead boys in the repair unit.

Alas, such just desserts thus far evade us. As such, I have ordered men from the USS Tern to attempt to round him up and bundle him off in their hold, if possible.

Wave Billingsley�her fingers tapping the head-rest of the chair across my desk, her tact undermined by Sunset & Vine spectacles�tells me Bloomquist-Rose must have lost his senses due to his head injury. Such touching sentiments only prove the insidious appeal of this wastrel at a range of 10,000 miles.

R.R. Haggard
Commander, Haggard Group

*******

Special Communique
Foochow, China
October 19, 1943

�ROSY!� roars Colonel Puller, swatting his thigh with a folded map, ��where the devil have you been hiding?�

As they recognize me, derogatory murmurs of �Tiger Hunter� sweep his roadside entourage, but nobody corrects my nickname to Colonel Puller.

Bella is still in the jeep, a few yards behind me. In affairs of the heart, I am not a man who claims to have eyes in the back of his head�but in this case I can see her as clearly as if she stands before me, simply by observing Colonel Puller�s transformed expression�

For I can see she reveals to him, by a bawdy smirk alone, the sordid nature of my recent seclusion�

�I see,� says Colonel Puller, with a wry chuckle.

A whole roadside contingent of Marines catches the contagion of wry chuckle. It is hard to describe the creature these men behold in Bella. If she possesses a flaw in their eyes, it is in keeping my company. Their doberman-like attentions seem to sniff out my haunting memory of her eyes�eyes that mock my pretense of restraint�the tip of her tongue languidly caresses her own shoulder�

I have not returned to Puller and his crew to observe the conquest of Foochow, and anyway I�m late�

No. The real reason I am in Foochow is that Bella knew an admirer here before the Japanese occupation (Bella turned 22 in August, but I refuse to do the math). The proximate age, nationality and occupation of this admirer remains pointedly unrevealed, but whoever he is�or was�his existence is now distilled to a promise he once made her: a case of 1937 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

A case now within her grasp, thanks to the Marines...

The old shopping district is buttoned up with wood sidings, upon which the reflection of the late afternoon light glints of polished amber; I imagine her Baedeker man might pronounce the place a tourist mecca�until, that is, they slide back the sidings.

The apartment of her wine benefactor is located in the old foreign section, which features stone patios terraced over the manicured canal. Here the street is littered with shell casings and, sure enough, approaching his corner unit Bella stops dead in her tracks: a high-caliber round from the conquering Marines appears to have put paid to that particular domicile.

Peering at the smoldering rubble at her feet, Bella swipes her dainty combat boots (yes�such a contradiction is possible)... Could she be looking for evidence�glass shards of her booty? Or else no broken bottles at all, meaning betrayal by a former lover...

My boots absurdly move rubble to and fro. Meanwhile, the Marines close in on Hengyang. Someday I must face the fact there is a war happening all around me.

Submitted,

F.W. Bloomquist-Rose, Lt., USNR
SPECOP, Haggard Group

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/28/2017 7:43:19 PM

Rio Bravo

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Lieutenant Tiger Hunter...

*sighs*

What a study he is...

A real work of art...

Drive miles east versus north as ordered with a shoulder-licking dame, sultry eyes, and a figure that evidently has captured the entire 22nd Marine Regiment just to grab a case of wine; no problem.

*laughing hard*

-Admiral Bravo (Alias "He Whom Has No Power Over Bloomquist")

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-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/29/2017 4:23:11 AM

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After Action Report

for October 20, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) El Lobo has diverted a significant portion of his bombers from bombing Chungking to bombing Amoy and Moulmien in Burma.

2.) A significant portion of El Lobo's troops that fled to Burma early last month have marched into Moulmien. *in my best ghost voice* "He's back."

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Allied submarine strikes near Naha (hex 92,73).

xAKL Miiko Maru: 1 torpedo hit; heavy damage.

No Allied losses.

2.) Japanese submarine strikes near Chittagong) (hex 52,41).

No Japanese losses.

xAK Silverteak: 2 torpedo hits; heavy damage.

3.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

5 Chinese Casualties.
3 hits (Airbase).
2 hits (Airbase Supply).
15 hits (Runway).
3 hits (Manpower).
3,400 (Fires).

4.) Japanese bomb Amoy and get chewed-up by 5 Marine Defense Battalions.

1 destroyed and 5 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).
2 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).

No Allied losses.

5.) Japanese bomb Moulmien.

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).

2 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Runway).

6.) Allies bomb Pagan).

1 hit (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
4 hits (Runway).

2 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
3 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
3 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

7.) Allies bombard near Paoshan.

38 Japanese Casualties.

18 Allied guns lost; 3 destroyed and 15 damaged.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 20, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

_____________________________

"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/30/2017 5:52:30 AM

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I have really enjoyed reading your game. Thank you

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/30/2017 9:59:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Hammerdamage

I have really enjoyed reading your game. Thank you

Hammerdamage-

Welcome to The War College.

Thank you for reading Captain Haggard's and my AAR.

I am happy that you are enjoying the range war between El Lobo's Evil Reign of cattle rustlers and the compassionate Allies.

*laughing*

Best Regards,

-Terry

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-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 12/31/2017 7:34:07 AM

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After Action Report

for October 21, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) El Lobo amphibiously invades and captures Hengchun at the southern tip of Formosa.

2.) El Lobo deliberately attacked Taichu.

3.) Captain Haggard's submarine drills a Japanese transport.

4.) My brave Chinese south of Chungking are receiving upgrades and replacements; growing in strength; and are rapidly becoming a formidable fighting force.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Allied submarine attacked a Japanese transport near Batan Island (hex 88.73).

xAK Chojun Maru: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage; and 15 casualties.

No Allied losses.

2.) Japanese bomb Taichu.

6 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

21 Allied Casualties.

3.) Japanese bomb Moulmein.

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIb Sally).

No Allied losses.

4.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

10 Chinese Casualties.
28 hits (Manpower).
13,591 (Fires).
2 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
19 hits (Runway).

5.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 75,50).

1 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

78 Chinese Casualties.

6.) Allies bomb Pagan.

3 hits (Runway).

3 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
4 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).
5 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

7.) Japanese deliberately attack Taichu.

1,642 Japanese Casualties.

949 Allied Casualties.
Japanese reduce Fort Level to 2.

8.) Japanese ampbiously invade Hengchun.

648 Japanese Casualties.
22 Guns Lost; 1 Gun destroyed; 21 Guns disabled.
9 Vehicles lost; 9 Vehicles disabled.

Japanese capture Hengchun.

9.) Allies bombard due west of Paoshan (hex 64,45).

40 Japanese Casualties.

16 Guns lost; 2 Guns destroyed; 14 Guns disabled.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 21, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2034

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/3/2018 8:15:14 AM

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After Action Report

as of October 22, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's submarine puts a torpedo into a Japanese submarine near Kume-jima.

2.) Japanese E Boat hits Allied submarine near Hengchun.

3.) Japanese release bombs over Taichu, over Chungking, and near Kweiyang.

4.) Allies bomb Pagan, deliberately attack near Kweiyang, and bombard near Paoshan.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Submarines duel near Kume-jima (hex 92,61).

SS I-3: 1 torpedo hit; on fire; heavy damage (reported as sunk).

No Allied loses.

2.) Japanese E Boat hits Allied submarine near Hengchun (hex 85,68).

No Japanese losses.

SS 016: 3 hits.

3.) Japanese bomb Taichu.

9 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

49 Allied Casualties.

4.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

5 Chinese Casualties.

5 Chinese Casualties.
15 hits (Manpower).
14,858 (Fires).
2 hits (Airbase).
19 hits (Runway).

5.) Japanese bomb near Kweiyang (hex 75,50).

2 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

40 Chinese Casualties.

6.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (N1K1-J George).
3 Japanese Casualties.
3 hits (Airbase).
25 hits (Runway).

3 damaged (PV-1 Ventura.
7 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
13 Damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).

7.) Allied deliberate attack near Kweiyang (hex 75,50).

2,365 Japanese Casualties.

10,245 Chinese Casualties.

8.) Allies bombard near Paoshan (hex 64,45).

53 Japanese Casualties.

22 Allied Casualties.

Attached below as a link is the Entire combat Report for October 22, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 2035

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/4/2018 5:44:24 AM

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After Action Report

for October 23, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Although El Lobo has moved approximately 6,500 Japanese AV into Moulmein, he has not attacked yet. The Allies are hunkered down behind a level 3 fort with a bit over 3,800 AV.

2.) As usual, Japanese bomb Chungking. However, there are substantially less bombers bombing Chungking than in the past as El Lobo has diverted some of his bombers to bomb other locations in China and has sent bombers to Thailand to bomb Moulmein.

3.) Japanese bombers get scorched over Moulmein with extremely minimal casualties to the Allies.

4.) U.S. Marines deliberately attacked Hengyang. Japanese forces are weak at Hengyang. The Marines should capture the city within a week.

5.) Allied artillery sucks; doing little damage to the Japanese troops in the jungle due west of Paoshan.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) P-47D2 Thunderbolts own the sky over Moulmein.

10 destroyed (Ki-21-IIa Sally).
13 destroyed (Ki-21-IIb Sally).
8 destroyed (Ki-45-KAIa Nick).

No Allied aircraft losses.

1 hit (Airbase).
2 hits (Runway).

2.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Japanese losses.

7 hits (Manpower).
14,861 (Fires).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
4 hits (Runway).

3.) Allies bomb Pagan.

1 destroyed (H8K2 Emily).
1 destroyed (B5N2 Kate).
1 hit (Airbase).
24 hits (Runway).

3 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator).
3 damaged (PB4Y-1 Liberator).
2 damaged (PV-1 Ventura).

4.) Marines deliberately attack Hengyang.

2,219 Japanese Casualties.
Fort reduced to level 2.

1,003 Marine Casualties.

5.) Allied artillery shoots exotic birds due west of Paoshan.

59 Japanese Casualties.

12 Allied Casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 23, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/5/2018 5:04:53 AM

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After Action Report

for October 24, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Intelligence indicates that El Lobo is moving another infantry division (the 47th) to Formosa (Hengchun).

2.) El Lobo bombs Taichu, near Taichu, and Chungking.

3.) The Allies bombard due west of Paoshan.

4.) The Allies deliberately attack Hengyang and Swatow.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Japanese bomb Taichu.

8 damaged (Ki-49-IIb Helen).

5 hits (Airbase).
1 hit (Airbase Supply).
12 hits (Runway).

2.) Japanese bomb near Taichu (Hex 86,64).

1 destroyed and 1 damaged (Ki-45-KAIa Nick).

PT 366: 2 shell hits.
PT 377: Sunk.

3.) Japanese bomb Chungking.

No Allied losses.

12 Chinese Casualties.
9 hits (Manpower).
13,776 (Fires).
4 hits (Airbase).
4 hits (Airbase Supply).
11 hits (Runway).

4.) Allies bombard near Paoshan (Hex 64,45).

83 Japanese Casualties.

23 Allied Casualties.

5.) Allies deliberately attack Hengyang.

1,452 Japanese Casualties.

771 Allied Casualties.

6.) Allies deliberately attack Swatow.

1,261 Japanese Casualties.
Fort level reduced to 3.

102 Allied Casualties.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for October 24, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

Attachment (1)

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/6/2018 5:22:56 PM

CaptHaggard

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Gentlemen-rankers out on a spree (hopefully)�

I find this morning that have urgent inquiries regarding PT-Boat pools...

I am in dire need of replacements in the Formosa region. I have many PTs on the map, once located in former front-line posts, now well to the rear and far, far from Formosa...

If I place these "Return to the Pool", how fast do they become available to be generated in Formosa?

Are they costly to buy out of the pool?

As always, thank you, gentlemen,

Hag

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/6/2018 8:23:04 PM

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A Battle is Brewing

Formosa & Vicinity

October 25, 1943

Background

1.) The Allies invaded Amoy (China), Pescadores, and Takao (Formosa) on September 23, 1943.

2.) El Lobo reacted swiftly and landed troops to reinforce Taihoku, Formosa on October 9, 1943.

3.) Japanese troops left Taihoku, marched down the northwest coast of Formosa, and attacked Taichu. The Allies repelled the attack and remain in possession of Taichu, Kagi, Takao, and Karenko.

4.) El Lobo invaded and captured Hengchun on October 21, 1943.

Present Day

1.) It appears that El Lobo intends to reinforce Hengchun. A considerable number of Japanese War ships and transport ships have arrived within close proximity to Hengchun (see map below).

2.) Captain Haggard has ordered all PT Boats and submarines within the Region to meet the Japanese War and Transport ships.

3.) I have ordered all fighters, dive bombers, torpedo bombers, and heavy level bombers to attack Japanese ships and Japanese bases within the area.

The Battle is Imminent

In conclusion, I believe that a substantial battle within the vicinity of Formosa will occur this date, October 25, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 1/6/2018 10:15:24 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: CaptHaggard

Gentlemen-rankers out on a spree (hopefully)�

I find this morning that have urgent inquiries regarding PT-Boat pools...

I am in dire need of replacements in the Formosa region. I have many PTs on the map, once located in former front-line posts, now well to the rear and far, far from Formosa...

If I place these "Return to the Pool", how fast do they become available to be generated in Formosa?

Are they costly to buy out of the pool?

As always, thank you, gentlemen,

Hag

It takes about three weeks (haven't done it often enough to nail it down, and there may be some randoms involved or calculation of time from current location to pool to new location.)
Cost is about 64 tons of supply per boat, and they spawn in multiples of six IIRC (pools and supply permitting).

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All Forums >> [New Releases from Matrix Games] >> War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition >> After Action Reports >> RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)